World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says
PARIS, Sept 4 – World food prices rose in August to their highest since late 2022, as adverse…
South Africa is set to channel $56 billion from one of its overlooked economic drivers to people of color in some of the country’s poorest areas
The move follows the Competition Commission’s initial report released on Friday in Johannesburg on the financial state…
The Missing Workers Are Not Where You Think
The US labour force participation rate has fallen by a full percentage point since December 2025, which at…
Canadian Dollar: Data volatility guides Bank of Canada – Commerzbank
Commerzbank analysts Norman Liebke and Michael Pfister report that the Bank of Canada kept its policy rate at…
J.P. Morgan, BNP Paribas forecast December ECB rate hike as energy risks linger
Sept 4 (Reuters) – J.P. Morgan and BNP Paribas said on Thursday they expect the European Central Bank…
Singapore employers taking ‘measured’ approach in hiring and wage increases
“The survey findings suggest that while labour market pressures have eased somewhat, most employers continue to face significant…
India’s June quarter GDP print is courting controversy. Here’s why
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the inauguration of chipmaker CG Semi’s OSAT (outsourced semiconductor assembly and…
Over half of employers to moderate or freeze wages in 2027: SNEF survey
Rising manpower costs remain employers’ top manpower challenge. More than half of employers in Singapore (51%) plan to…
The NZD recovers – Interest.co.nz
The NZD recovers Interest.co.nzASX slips as Ampol, Viva weigh; $A hits fresh 4-month high AFRTreasury yields fall after Fed’s Waller…
Hospitality suffers as spending falls sharply in August
Spending growth slowed in August, but travel, recreation and movie theatres remained bright spots as consumers pulled back…
Hong Kong poised to top New York, London in finance-hub ranking: GFCI creator
An Asian city will eventually overtake London and New York as the world’s leading financial centre, with Hong…
Singapore Dollar: Stronger Singapore growth with contained inflation – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Singapore-based team highlights robust Singapore manufacturing and electronics PMIs, supported by an AI-driven semiconductor cycle, alongside upgraded…