Household wealth reaches record €10 trillion – DW – 01/03/2026
Efforts to boost gender equality at the top of Germany’s biggest companies have stalled — and in 2025,…
China vows to ramp up west-to-east power output as AI, hi-tech manufacturing fuel demand
China aims to expand its west-to-east power transmission network to more than 420 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, increasing…
Wages, Consumer Spending for Low, High Earners Show K-Shaped Divide
The post-pandemic era marked by growing wages and opportunities for lower-income Americans has flipped around. The K-shaped economy…
South African currency hits strongest level since 2022, driven by economic reforms and metals rally
The South African rand opened 2026 at its strongest level since 2022, buoyed by positive domestic trends, including…
Squeezed by lunch inflation, Korean salaried workers find traditional meals increasingly pricey
A bowl of kalguksu. (AJP Lee Jung-woo)
SEOUL, January 02 (AJP) – With lunch inflation…
China should intervene more decisively to shore up property market: top party journal
China’s top party journal has called for a stronger package of policies implemented in one go – rather…
US jobs report takes center stage next week – Deutsche Bank
The US jobs report will be the main economic release next week, with other US data including the…
Holiday briefing: 2026 starts with strong stagflation signals
Here’s our summary of key economic events over the holiday break that affect New Zealand, with news the…
Canada December manufacturing index edges higher but remains below 50 for 11th month
The Canadian manufacturing sector remains stuck in the mud as the final Canadian S&P Global survey of manufacturers…
Here’s What They Say About 2026
David Ryder / Bloomberg via Getty Images Here’s what group of forecasters thinks is in store for the…
US Factory Growth Slowed, Even As Hiring Picked Up
ut a rebound in demand. Price pressures cooled: input and selling prices rose at the slowest rate in…
What They’re Not Telling You About Inflation, Jobs, and Cost of Living
Author’s Note: Let’s be honest – most folks hear talk of GDP, inflation, and unemployment rates, and their…