Venezuela inflation hit 475% in 2025, the world’s highest level
Washington eventually deposed the authoritarian socialist leader on January 3 in a US special forces’ raid on Caracas…
In China’s vision for a ‘powerhouse’ stock market, it’s slow and steady over boom and bust
China’s high-level policymakers have reiterated the need to defuse financial risks and root out political corruption, two of…
The main pillars of Greek industry
Greek industry’s pillars are food, aluminum, chemicals and, in recent years, pharmaceuticals, with their contribution to total sales…
RMA reforms: IAG NZ says consequences of getting Act wrong is development can’t be insured
New Zealand’s largest insurer, IAG NZ, says there’s ambiguity in reforms to the Resource Management Act around proportionality…
Plan emerges for $166 billion in tariff refunds. But don’t hold your breath
A system to process at least $166 billion in tariff refunds could be up and running in 45…
Trump’s attack on Iran could drive up Australia’s power prices
Australia is 12,000 kilometres away, but the ripples of the conflict in the Middle East could reverberate all…
Fiji has ample fuel for now says Finance Minister – FBC News
The government is monitoring Fiji’s fuel supply as tensions in the Middle East raise concerns about global oil…
Calls for a national ethanol mandate to prevent future Iran war-style oil shocks
As the war in Iran intensifies, Australia’s sugar industry says a national ethanol mandate could help shield motorists…
Petrol and diesel drivers brace for ‘inevitable’ fuel price rises as costs hit 16-month high
Petrol and diesel drivers continue to be hammered at the pumps as oil costs continue to wreak havoc…
The Car Market Can’t Afford A Global Recession Right Now
This is probably the year the car market turns it around. I don’t see a huge positive sales…
Weekend briefing: World faces grim economic outlook
Here’s our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand with news of shrinking employment in…
GDP and employment both up by 0.2% in the euro area – Euro indicators
GDP growth in the euro area and the EU In the fourth quarter of 2025, seasonally adjusted GDP…