Open Questions | Economist Lan Xiaohuan on the balancing act needed to boost China’s consumption
Lan Xiaohuan is a professor of economics at China Europe International Business School. His book, How China Works:…
Thai factories suspend work as orders fall and costs rise
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Why is Kenya cracking down on foreign traders and small retailers? | Business and Economy News
Kenya is beginning a crackdown on foreign nationals operating small retail shops and engaging in hawking, after President…
Counter-tariffs won’t just affect the cost of goods for Canadians. They’ll hit the trailers moving them too
Canadians bracing for billions of dollars in counter-tariffs won’t just see prices rise on American aluminum, toilet paper,…
Upbeat outlook for banks on resilient economy
PETALING JAYA: CIMB Research has revised upwards its expectations for the banking industry’s loan growth, supported by stronger…
QV says average dwelling values fell 1.9% over winter in ‘slow deterioration’
Quotable Value (QV) says housing values continued to soften over winter with the market remaining firmly in buyers’…
Inside the crisis at the Financial Markets Authority – BusinessDesk | NZ
Inside the crisis at the Financial Markets Authority BusinessDesk | NZA top public official is suddenly gone. Nobody will…
Inside the Bay of Plenty’s unemployment rate: Lower than last quarter, higher than national average
Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen said the unemployment rate reflected more people looking for jobs, rather than people…
Disinflation remains top priority as Türkiye unveils 2027-2029 road map
Focusing on the disinflation process and ensuring price stability alongside sustainable growth remains the top priority, Vice President…
Reserve Bank projects only ‘gradual’ decline in unemployment
“We’ve actually seen employment growth being a bit stronger than we expected but we also see more people…
China prepares £40bn stimulus for financial sector amid fears over sluggish growth | China
China will inject $54bn (£40bn) into its financial sector as Beijing attempts to shore up banks and insurers…
Global Food Prices Climb 1.9% in August as Sugar, Wheat and Maize Surge on Weather and Trade Risks
All five commodity groups covered by the index recorded increases during the month, although the scale of the…