Business confidence dips on interest rate fears but remains elevated
“The sharp turn in interest rates seen from late November until mid-February has had an impact on the…
China’s lithium price soars after Zimbabwe export ban
China’s lithium prices surged on Thursday after Zimbabwe suspended all raw mineral exports, raising concerns about potential supply…
Africa targets its $2.5trillion capital pool to accelerate cross-border infrastructure projects
The Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIFF) created jointly by AUDA-NEPAD and the Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions…
US, China challenge ‘Make in India’ factory incentives
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambition to turn India into a global manufacturing superpower is drawing fire from the…
What happened Thursday | interest.co.nz
Here are the key things you need to know before you leave work today (or if you work…
Jim Chalmers promises an ‘inflation’ budget. Whether he can deliver is an open question
Treasurer Jim Chalmers got some gloomy news today. ANZ Bank today became the last of the four big…
Children’s Commissioner says child poverty progress has stalled
Almost 170,000 children are now living in material hardship nationwide. Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad says it is…
China Two Sessions 2026: growth target, fiscal stance and 15th plan signals in focus
China’s Two Sessions (4–11 March) is shaping up as a “targets + 15th plan signalling” event, more about…
Where does galamsey gold go? – Dr Zaato calls for accountability
A political scientist at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Zaato, has questioned what happens to gold extracted…
Gold reserve policy not NPP’s brainchild; it dates back to Nkrumah – Hamza Suhuyini
Lawyer and member of the NDC communications team, Hamza Sayibu Suhuyini, has dismissed claims that Ghana’s gold reserve…
Can high inflation expectations lead to higher inflation?
Outgoing Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said, at a live event on Tuesday: The longer the country is not…
Poor planning fuels Ramazan inflation
Experts blame lack of demand forecasting as predictable shortages recur each year KARACHI: Every Ramazan, fruit prices skyrocket…