South Africa’s currency set for longest winning streak since 2002
South Africa’s rand is enjoying its strongest weekly rally in more than two decades, buoyed by surging precious…
Americans are paying more than ever for cars. Cheap models are disappearing
In 2024, US buyers had a choice of three cars priced under $20,000. Now, there are none. Data…
How Thailand got too expensive.
Thailand was once the ultimate value-for-money destination. Cheap eats, affordable hotels, unforgettable experiences. That era is over. In…
Bangkok Post – Vietnam targets $5.5bn in foreign loans for 2026 for infrastructure
PUBLISHED : 16 Jan 2026 at 14:11 Small Medium Large Traffic on a street in…
Builder sentiment slips as affordability strains new‑home demand
Late last year, roughly two‑thirds of builders reported using incentives, while average price reductions hovered around 6% as companies…
China’s 2025 economic growth likely slowest in decades: analysts
China’s economy likely grew last year at its weakest rate in three decades, outside of the pandemic, according…
NIGERIA IN BRIEF: Yobe, Ogun has highest food inflation, Rivers lawmakers reunite, Supreme Court orders Lamido, sons to resume trial and other news
Yobe, Ogun top states with the highest food inflation rate in 2025 https://businessday.ng/business-economy/article/yobe-ogun-top-states-with-the-highest-food-inflation-rate-in-2025/ Yobe topped Nigeria’s food inflation…
BOJ set to hold policy rate steady at January meeting
Bank of Japan Growth upgrade likely as government measures bolster spending and capital investment Bank of Japan Gov.…
Exclusive: South Korea’s $350 billion US investment unlikely to kick off in H1, finmin says
South Korea’s $350-bln package pushed beyond first halfSlumping won pressures efforts to advance U.S. deal plansS.Korea plans to…
World’s largest tourism economy sees fewer foreign visitors in 2025
By Reuters  January 15, 2026 | 07:32 pm PT Tourists look at the Colorado River from Glen Canyon…
Eurozone industrial production on the rise | snaps
Industrial production experienced a wild ride in 2025. First, it saw a significant boost from the lacklustre levels…
Germany December final CPI +1.8% vs +1.8% y/y prelim
Prior +2.3%HICP +2.0% vs +2.0% y/y prelimPrior +2.6% In terms of headline annual inflation, the December reading is…