Gray List: South Africa, Nigeria Exit Global Watchdog’s Dirty Money List
South Africa and Nigeria were taken off a global watchdog’s dirty-money list, providing a fillip for increased remittances…
Euro-Zone Business Activity Unexpectedly Hits Highest Since 2024
Business activity in the euro area unexpectedly reached its highest level since May 2024 as outperformance by Germany…
PBOC Adviser Says China Has to Do ‘Something Major’ for Economy
China needs a bolder spending package to mend the finances of households and companies, according to a central…
China’s $1 Billion Daily US Exports Shows Xi’s Bargaining Power
Six months into Donald Trump’s trade war, the resilience of Chinese exports is proving just how essential many…
Trump’s Hand With China Is Improving, But Enough?
To get John Authers’ newsletter delivered directly to your inbox, sign up here. The US-Chinese trade war has…
Vietnam Targets 10% Growth Next Year Despite Trade Pressures
Vietnam’s government is targeting annual economic growth of at least 10% over the next five years, even as…
As China drafts its next 5-year plan, is GDP still the magic number?
For decades, the annual target for gross domestic product growth was the most critical policymaking benchmark across China.…
Washington’s exports rise despite sluggish economic growth and slow employment rates
SEATTLE — State lawmakers have been working to understand the state’s economic forecast after a less-than-optimal report. While…
France Gets Debt Warning as S&P Downgrades in Unscheduled Move
S&P Global Ratings downgraded France, dealing another blow to the country’s credibility as a weakened minority government struggles…
Australia’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.5pc
Australia’s unemployment rate jumped to 4.5 per cent in September, up from 4.3 per cent in August, in…
China Trade Fight Threatens COVID-Like Shock To U.S. Economy, Analysis Finds
AFP / Getty Images The reignition of trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies could suppress economic…
World Economy Faces Triple Risk of Tariffs, AI Bubble and Soaring Debt
The world economy has so far withstood the biggest barrage of US tariffs since the 1930s as American…