Economy

The world is flooded with debt, but while the U.S. and Europe have caused angst on global markets…

Homeowners had little to cheer about over the three months to October, with housing values declining in most…

Authors: Isaac Baley and Laura Veldkamp The most valuable firms in the global economy are valued largely for…

Thailand intends to present itself as a neutral and secure investment destination amid geopolitical conflict and trade tensions,…

As Western populations age, fewer workers and higher costs will strain public finances, credit rating agency Moody’s has…

China is accelerating its consolidation of smaller, mostly rural banks in a bid to shore up its financial…

South Africans are increasingly shopping around for promotions as pressure on household budgets makes consumers more sensitive to…

onsumer confidence weakened in September amid deteriorating public perceptions of current economic conditions, while retail sales are also…

JEDDAH: The UAE economy grew 0.4 percent in the first half of 2026 to 961.9 billion dirhams ($262…

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Business Confidence Index remained firmly in optimistic territory at 56.6 in September, despite a marginal…

Labour says if elected, it wants to bring in more competition at the petrol pump, with plans to…

“I can’t believe more people aren’t doing it,” says 28-year-old William Bowden. He relocated from the U.K. to…

China’s debt interest costs are soaring—and growing faster than any other major budget category