Oil demand is falling, and crude prices are down. But here’s why gasoline, diesel are still costly
Global oil demand is set to decline this year for the first time since the height of the…
No escape from inflation: ‘Godzilla’ El Niño, AI boom, tariffs, and fuel crunch to keep prices high
Oil prices have retreated as the U.S.-Iran war recedes, despite occasional skirmishes, but inflationary trends will continue to…
Powerball First Division jackpot rolls over to massive $28 million
Lotto’s huge $25 million Powerball First Division prize was not struck last night, and would jump to $28…
Have floating rate borrowers been short-changed?
The OCR review on July 8, 2026 brought a +25 bps rise. Some analysts were surprised it came…
Why I won’t let this week’s OCR hike scare me into playing ‘safe’ with my investments
OPINION: If this week left you wanting to find a safe place for your money, I don’t blame…
Nats’ newfound economic optimism a risky strategy
Comment: From the time National took office nearly three years ago, its long-term election strategy for re-election in…
South Africa’s biggest truck maker warns 700% electricity price surge could undermine manufacturing
The warning comes as South Africa continues to grapple with rising production costs despite significant improvements in…
Bankruptcy boom: Businesses going broke in Europe’s biggest economy
Germany’s corporate insolvency crisis is no longer a story about a few struggling sectors or poorly managed firms.…
High rents are forcing non-college-educated men to live at home and fall out of the labor market
There’s a version of American manhood that used to run on a simple script: leave home, get a…
Worst states to live in America in 2026
As more companies insist their employees return to the office, they know they need to offer something in…
Canadian gold processor targets Africa’s informal mining economy with new plant in Senegal
The company said its Galam pilot plant in southeastern Senegal’s Kédougou region is more than 95% complete…
The AI Fueled Inflation Surge Will Hit the US Hardest, Goldman Says
The US is likely to bear the brunt of a worldwide inflation wave driven by AI, according to…