Paul Krugman Says the Iran War Could Be the Last Straw for the US Economy
The Iran war upended markets this week, and economist Paul Krugman thinks the effects could ultimately be much…
Ghana signs debt restructuring deal with Belgium after 2022 default
The agreement forms part of a wider restructuring programme Ghana has been negotiating with external creditors since the…
Middle East crisis pushes oil prices higher, threatening several African economies
Much of Africa depends heavily on imported fuel, meaning global energy shocks quickly translate into higher transport costs,…
A friendly reminder that we do have the US non-farm payrolls tomorrow
The consensus is for a softer reading in the headline non-farm payrolls figure, following the strong showing in…
Domestic economy grew by almost 5% last year, but Harris says Gulf crisis could raise prices – The Irish Times
The domestic economy grew by almost 5 per cent last year, buoyed by personal spending growth on goods…
UK firms see easing inflation, modest job growth ahead
The Bank of England (BoE) released the results of its February Decision Maker Panel (DMP) survey on Thursday,…
UK February construction PMI 44.5 vs 47.0 expected
Residential building was the main reason for the drag in overall construction activity in February, being the weakest-performing…
China’s JD.com misses revenue estimates as subsidy boost tapers
By Deborah Mary Sophia and Sophie Yu March 5 (Reuters) – China’s JD.com missed market estimates for quarterly…
China pledges ‘iron discipline’ to tackle debt risks as US borrowing under Trump surges
As the United States grapples with mounting debt, China is doubling down on efforts to clean up its…
Business News | Every $10 Per Barrel Rise in Crude Oil Prices Can Shave About 0.5% off India’s GDP Growth: SMC’s Bharti
New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): Every USD 10 per barrel increase in global crude oil prices could…
February job cuts drop, hiring plans shrink
US-based employers announced 48.307K job cuts in February, according to data released Thursday by Challenger, Gray & Christmas.…
Nigeria and Ethiopia listed among countries to benefit from Dangote’s $1 billion plan
With the $1 billion investment, the cement manufacturer, in the span of four years, intends to boost production…