Asia races to de-risk critical minerals supply chain with new financing tool
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new financing facility aimed at strengthening critical mineral supply chains…
Central banking: Safeguarding Ghana – not chasing profit
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Bond yields push higher as oil prices threaten to drive up inflation
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UK food prices on track to rise by 50% since start of cost of living crisis | Food & drink industry
Food prices are on track to be 50% higher in November than at the start of the cost…
China’s ‘common prosperity’ push faces reality check as inequality rises: study
Chinese citizens are facing growing inequality in wages and wealth, constraining the country’s “common prosperity” agenda at a…
$125 Oil Could Tip Global Economy Into Recession
Elevated oil prices for a sustained period of time would tip the global economy into a recession, Moody’s…
With a shrinking population, China needs new drivers of growth. Consumer spending has yet to fill the gap
China’s latest national accounts show the economy grew by about 5% through 2025 and into the first quarter…
Strengthening UAE’s industrial base is a necessity, Dr Sultan Al Jaber says
It is a necessity to invest in strengthening the UAE’s industrial base, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of…
Japanese economic zone taking shape with $353m from 12 firms, more in pipeline
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ECB’s Muller: Inflation to accelerate in the coming months
Inflation to accelerate in the coming months EBC’s Governing Council member Madis Muller expects inflation to accelerate in…
Resilience and investment are key themes of Make it in the Emirates summit
Resilience will be the buzz word when policymakers, senior government officials and business leaders gather in Abu Dhabi…
Unemployment data: Why economists fear stagflation risk for NZ jobs – The Front Page
Labour market data for the first quarter is due from Stats NZ on Wednesday. NZ Herald business editor…