Australia’s life dissatisfaction levels double as ‘wellbeing poverty’ reaches new highs | Australian economy
Nearly 2.2 million Australians 15 years and older are living below the wellbeing poverty line, with the share…
Why a modest US interest rate rise won’t change much for most businesses | Gene Marks
With the appointment of a new Federal Reserve chair, the latest concern is that interest rates will go…
Germans contemplate working Sundays to save their economy
Churches and social groups argue that Sunday closing offers a respite from commerce and promotes social cohesion. Retailers…
Government Support Key Catalyst For Consumer Sector
The value retail segment is expected to remain the standout performer within the consumer discretionary sector as cost-conscious…
Egypt’s net international reserves rise $3.6bn in H1 2026 to record $55.1bn
Egypt’s net international reserves (NIR) increased by approximately $3.62bn during the first half (H1) of 2026, reaching a…
High Swiss optimism not always matched with confidence
Swiss remain optimistic about the future. That may seem surprising. Geopolitical conflict, rising healthcare costs, migration, climate change…
Bali’s ‘big leap’: from holiday paradise to international financial centre
Indonesia is pushing ahead to transform the holiday island of Bali into an international financial centre, with its…
Oman’s FDI climbs 8.7% to $84bn on strong energy inflows
RIYADH: Foreign direct investment in Oman rose 8.7 percent year on year by the end of the first…
When Power Builds And Fails
Power is strange. Given to leaders, it can make them feel like kings and queens. It fills them…
ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD: July 20-24
The week ahead is light on economic data. The entire week falls inside the Fed’s blackout period ahead…
Financial Literacy is the infrastructure crucial for South Africa’s economic security
AS South Africa observes National Savings Month this July, a stark reality is coming into focus: Financial inclusion…
Consumers facing winter of discontent amid soaring prices
Consumers have been hit by repeated price shocks across the board over the past few years; punctuated by…