BNZ chief economist sees average mortgage costs falling to about 4.85% this year
BNZ’s chief economist Mike Jones says the average mortgage rates paid will continue to fall in the first…
Australia manufacturing PMI hits five-month high as growth accelerates in January
Australia’s manufacturing sector started 2026 with stronger growth momentum, supported by rising orders, hiring, and improved confidence. Summary:…
Singaporeans call for ‘locals first’ policies after DPM Gan Kim Yong warns economic growth may not generate jobs anymore
SINGAPORE: Calls for “locals first” policies surfaced online after Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong warned that economic…
Private label products hit record high in Greek households
Private label products are reaching record-high levels in Greek households, as persistently high prices continue to shape consumer…
Has unemployment peaked? New jobs data due this week
“An emerging return to jobs growth means that the unemployment rate has likely reached its peak for this…
Turkey’s textile industry in crisis
It is a bitterly cold winter’s day in the central Anatolian Turkish city of Tokat. The thermometer says…
Property prices expected to slow as forecast RBA interest rate hike dampens growth
Property prices have continued to rise across the country at the start of 2026, supported by affordable houses.…
Budget red alert for the middle class
THE most interesting data points from the Union Budget 2026-27, hidden in plain sight, are the income tax…
Home values edge higher in January
“Affordability and serviceability constraints are likely to naturally dampen demand, but also renewed cost-of-living pressures and a strong…
Saudi Arabia set to redraw economic road map as megaprojects scale down
Almost a decade after launching the Vision 2030 programme to diversify its oil-dependent economy, Saudi Arabia is redirecting…
Budget 2026 falls short on jobs, skilling won’t fix unemployment
“Skilling programmes are not an answer to unemployment,” says economist Venkatesh Atreya, arguing that Union Budget 2026 fails…
Alternative inflation data shows sharp cooling in US CPI amid Fed uncertainty — TradingView News
Alternative inflation data is pointing to a sharp cooling in US prices, reinforcing the case for interest rate…