Banks, Trump, China, and Cats: The Most Boring Story Ever Told
Hey, gang. Here’s the short version: China is about to launch an international payments system called mBridge. mBridge…
Japan Raises Rates to 31-Year High to Ward Off War Inflation
The Bank of Japan joined other major global central banks in raising interest rates to head off an…
Fuel shock expected to be felt for years as businesses urge extended relief
Regional businesses say fuel relief measures need to be extended because the damage done from the fuel shock…
Consumer confidence sinks to lowest level since 2023 amid global tensions
The present conditions index was similar, falling 14.4 points from 87.9 to 73.5. The measure’s 10-year average is…
Egypt Clears $6 Billion in Energy Debt and Opens Door to a New Gas Boom
The announcement from Egypt’s petroleum and mineral resources minister Karim Badawi that the country has paid all its…
Chinese retail sales fall while industrial output rises
China’s economic imbalance worsened in May as retail sales fell at the fastest pace in years, while industrial…
US small business owners: how are you operating in the current economic climate? | US small business
An index of US small business optimism reportedly fell in May to the lowest level since October 2024,…
Resilient Rotorua: Business Pulse survey shows deflated economic confidence
The survey analysis said local operators were “losing sleep” over global instability, rising energy and fuel costs, inflation…
World Cup could deliver £7.6bn boost to UK economy – but ‘sickies’ may cost billions
The World Cup could bring a £7.6bn boost to the UK economy, offering a welcome shot in the…
Is China sleepwalking down Japan’s zombie economy path?
The photo above is not from China; it’s from Japan. In the 1970s, Daiei was Japan’s top retailer.…
Middle East de-escalation eases inflation fears, offers relief for borrowers – Generate Wealth Weekly
Yet despite the noise, equity markets (bond markets have been a slightly different story) never fully bought into…
Finally, an interest rate reprieve – but a ceasefire in the Middle East doesn’t have the RBA popping champagne yet | Australian economy
It will take more than a ceasefire in the Middle East to prevent the Reserve Bank from hiking…