Consumer confidence weakens on stock market crash
Taipei, July 27 (CNA) Consumer confidence in Taiwan weakened in July with consumer sentiment spooked by an almost…
Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel warns rates are near levels that could derail earnings-fueled stock gains
Jeremy Siegel says interest rates are approaching worrying levels for stocks. The economist says the spike in bond…
Germany’s drive to compete with China collides with long-standing tradition of Sunday rest
Germany’s drive to compete with Chinese imports is colliding with its long-standing tradition of Sunday rest, with policymakers…
Japan’s Takaichi backs $2.3tn growth drive despite market unease
Politics Prime minister says country hasn’t ‘escaped deflation’ despite rising prices Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during…
Africa’s largest economy takes major step towards local-currency trade as Angola’s kwanza joins regional payment system
The kwanza has been introduced into the Southern African Development Community Real-Time Gross Settlement system, known as…
Which countries are millionaires choosing to live in 2026?
The report introduces the Wealth Mobility Competitiveness Score, which evaluates jurisdictions across factors such as taxation, rule of…
Global Market: Singapore Central Bank surprises…
Singapore’s central bank unexpectedly tightened its monetary policy on Monday, citing persistent inflation risks stemming from elevated energy…
Economic monitoring indicators stay red for 7th straight month
Taiwan’s main business monitoring indicator remained at a “red” level in June for the seventh consecutive month, the…
Wall Street analysts: Warsh and FOMC likely hold or hike due to oil prices and Iran
President Trump’s campaign for lower interest rates in the U.S. faces another setback this week at the meeting…
Europe has an electrification target. Here’s how it can become a competitive advantage
The European Commission has set Europe’s first ever electrification target, setting an ambition to increase electricity consumption to…
United States Durable Goods Orders rise 0.3% in June vs. 1.6% expected
New orders for manufactured Durable Goods in the United States (US) rose by $1.1 billion, or 0.3%, to…
10 African countries with the highest fuel prices in July 2026
With much of the continent relying significantly on road travel to transport people and commodities, spikes in…