South Korea proposes over $17 billion in additional budget to ease energy costs as Iran war rages on
Workers install solar power infrastructure at a public parking lot within the National Assembly grounds in Yeouido, Seoul,…
US holds course, NZ wearing economic cost of conflict
Reopening Strait of Hormuz not core objective of Operation Epic Fury, says White House, Nicola Willis ‘disappointed that…
Rising fuel costs threaten building projects across South Africa
Stephen Grootes speaks to Roy Mnisi, Executive Director of Master Builders South Africa, about mounting pressure on the…
Business confidence plummets and inflation expectations surge
Well, you might have expected it would be bad. And it’s REALLY bad. The latest ANZ Business Outlook…
China’s factory activity returns to growth, expanding at its sharpest pace in a year
LIANYUNGANG, CHINA – FEBRUARY 28: Employees produce stuffed toys for export at a toy factory on February 28,…
Australia politics live: inflation likely to hit 5% by June, RBA says; Chalmers welcomes Fair Work decision to scrap ‘junior’ rates for young adults | Australia news
Inflation to hit 5% in year to June, RBA predictsPatrick Commins The Reserve Bank says oil at around…
Russia’s Civilian Industry Downturn Accelerated in Early 2026, Think Tank Says
Russia’s civilian industrial sectors accelerated their decline at the start of 2026, a Kremlin-linked think tank said, citing…
Expect more funky moves from RBI
Synopsis The Reserve Bank of India is stepping up its efforts to safeguard the value of the rupee…
Bank of Japan rushes to pave way for rate hikes amid rising oil prices, weak yen
Bank of Japan April increase seen as likely after March meeting opinions, studies The market anticipates a 70%…
A recession is guaranteed. But when?
The US economy is under strain, and the oil price shock could tip it over into recession. “People…
The oil shock has completely reshaped Australia’s petrol price cycle
Australian petrol prices tend to follow predictable cycles, but they’ve all gone out the window in recent weeks.…
Terrible timing but pending power price increase justified – Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission believes the electricity price increase is justified. Photo: RNZ Now is the best time to…