Europe needs a broader trade-defence toolkit against a mounting China shock
The European Union is experiencing a severe and accelerating ‘China shock’. We predict the EU’s trade deficit with…
EU Receives Key Message as European Producers Count Costs
The trade relationship between the European Union (EU) and China is entering a tense phase, primarily focused on…
The Layoff Announcement-Labor Force Ratio and Recessions, 1989-2025
Using Challenger, Gray, Christmas data at quarterly frequency, normalized by civilian labor force. Figure 1: Challenger layoff announcements…
GCC-India FTA reboot could redraw global trade map | Khaleej Times – newspaper
The resumption of negotiations for a long-awaited free trade agreement between the GCC and India is being seen…
WEF’s ‘piano man’: At Davos, when power falls silent, he makes the world sing
Davos: Sitting behind a baby grand piano in a black tee and an open suit jacket that makes…
Inflation trends for eggs, bread and more during the Trump administration
Are President Donald Trump’s policies bringing down grocery bills? Grocery prices have been on the rise for most…
Federal politics: Labor faces questions on economic management in QT — as it happened
49m agoMon 9 Feb 2026 at 6:39am That’s the end of our live blog! And with that, we’ll…
Türkiye vows to maintain tight monetary policy, fiscal discipline
Türkiye will maintain its tight monetary policy and keep fiscal discipline to further lower inflation, Vice President Cevdet…
Going nowhere? What rising unemployment means for house prices, All things property, under OneRoof
1. A “good” rise in the unemployment rate Data from Stats NZ last week showed a small rise…
US Dollar to be tested again by inflation and jobs data
Summary of key points: – The US dollar still appears vulnerable to weaker US economic data  NZD/AUD cross-rate…
Climate threat puts Kiwi homes on brink of becoming worthless – The Front Page
AA Insurance has gone the extra mile and stopped issuing new home insurance policies in places like Westport…
The LDP’s landslide victory in Japan is positive for risk assets | snaps
While awaiting the results, Takaichi spoke on television, emphasising the importance of fiscal sustainability. She mentioned that she…