‘It’s never enough’: young Americans struggle to build financial independence as cost of living spikes | US news
Young people are already facing the worst entry-level job market since the start of the pandemic and significant…
Tomatoes becoming bellwether of beleaguered US economy
By MATT SEDENSKY / AP, NEW YORK CITY Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine,…
Why your grocery bill is still eye-watering — even though inflation is ‘under control’?
Inflation is down, the European Central Bank is (largely) satisfied and the knock-on effects of the Iran war…
Chasing billions: Indonesia’s commodity export crackdown sows confusion
Indonesia lost nearly US$1 trillion in resource wealth over a 34-year period due to deceptive trade practices, President…
How China will play a major role in Benin’s economic growth as a new era is ushered in
In Cotonou, Benin’s largest city and economic capital located on the southern Atlantic coast, construction crews are busy…
Oil bosses warn prices will soar within weeks as inventories near ‘really, really low levels’
The two biggest U.S. oil companies joined the growing chorus of voices sounding the alarm on the imminent…
Global macro woes take holidayers in different direction
New Delhi: Indian travellers are turning to either short-haul international getaways like Southeast Asia and Australia, or domestic…
Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world’s top cross-border wealth hub
Wealth from China and an IPO boom in 2025 helped Hong Kong rise to a $2.95 trillion offshore…
Data shows business stress has peaked, but risks remain amid global uncertainty
“However, this is an external shock, not a homegrown economic failure. When offshore conditions stabilise, the relief here…
Energy Shock and Economic Balancing: Key Concerns for India’s Government
As global energy prices soar due to tensions in West Asia, managing key economic fundamentals has become a…
Nigeria’s Power Sector Swallowed $796 Million But Darkness Never Left Most Homes. Who Is Accountable?
Nigeria’s electricity reform has ended the same way many government projects quietly end in the country, with billions…
Analysis: The Iran war has made inequality worse. An end won’t fix it
A driver refuels a vehicle with regular gasoline at a Shell gas station in Hercules, California, May 21,…