How NZ’s cost-of-living crunch compares with the UK, US, Australia and Canada – Inside Economics
Is what NZers are experiencing the same in other countries, or have we got it worse (or better)?…
Job market uncertainty forces Kiwis to risk assess, change priorities
“After a challenging economic cycle, the traditional playbook of moving jobs simply to chase a higher title or…
What fuels global trade imbalances: China’s overcapacity or America’s failure to adapt?
China’s industrial overcapacity should not be singled out for blame amid trade imbalances, as economies worldwide are struggling…
US June S&P Global flash services PMI 51.3 vs 51.0
Prior 51.0Manufacturing PMI 55.7 vs 54.8 expectedPrior 55.3Composite PMI 52.2 vs 51.7 priorEmployment fell for a second month…
As Wartime Slump Deepens, Russia’s Construction Sector Is on Shaky Ground
Russia’s construction industry boomed in the first years of the war in Ukraine as Russians sought refuge from…
Top 10 African countries with the lowest diesel prices in June 2026
In many African countries where diesel is a primary fuel for logistics, electricity generation, and agriculture, even…
Factory job cuts in June neared financial crisis and Covid levels, S&P says
A pedestrian walks by a now hiring sign posted at a gas station on June 5, 2026 in…
Higher tomato prices drive Canada’s produce inflation
Food prices continued to contribute to inflation in Canada during May 2026, with fresh fruit and vegetable…
“Global imbalances are growing and may also be fuelling financial stability risks”: BoC’s Macklem
Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem said on Tuesday that global imbalances are increasing and may risk…
Canadian Dollar: BoC patience guided by contained core – NBC
National Bank of Canada’s (NBC) Matthieu Arseneau and Alexandra Ducharme note that Canadian headline inflation rose to 3.2%…
Kremlin Assures Macroeconomic Stability Despite Volatility in Energy Markets
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that Russia’s macroeconomic stability remains “absolutely secured,” even as volatility shakes global…
US PMI set to reflect expanding business activity in June
S&P Global will release the June flash Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMIs) for most major economies, with the United…