Wages going backwards – even $100,000 in Aus isn’t what it used to be
Six figures used to mean a comfortable life across the Tasman, but not now, writes Christopher Hoy. Figures…
Why haven’t Trump’s tariffs caused a downturn in the US? – The Irish Times
When Donald Trump famously announced his Liberation Day tariff assault on the world last April, economists, almost en…
Singapore to seek clarity from US counterparts on implementation of Trump’s new 15% tariff
SINGAPORE – The Government will engage its US counterparts to seek clarity on the implementation of a potential…
Tourism takings topped €23.6 bln in 2025
[AMNA] The particularly good course of tourism in 2025 and the dynamic closing at the end of the…
Hot Inflation & Plunge in Federal Government Spending Slam Real GDP. But Trade Deficit Least Bad in 2 Years
Domestic private demand, without government and trade, rose by 2.4% adjusted for inflation. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. Gross Domestic…
Germany Is About to Find Out Whether Its Recovery Is Real
Photographer: Ben Kilb/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Data from Germany in the coming days will shed light on whether Europe’s…
US Treasury Debt-to-GDP Ratio Rises to 122% in Q4, Highest since Covid Spike
The ugly debt monster grew faster than current-dollar GDP. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. The US government-debt monster needs to…
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Top 10 African countries that attracted China’s $66.1 billion energy financing [2000-2024]
China has cemented its position as the dominant external financier of Africa’s energy sector over the past two…
10 African countries with the highest fuel prices in February 2026
Fuel is an essential component in practically every area of the economy, from transportation and agriculture to industry…
Trump’s New Project Vault May Fuel Inflation and Volatility in Metals
Commodities had a wild ride last year, and it’s continued so far in 2026. Trump’s new Project Vault…
Trump announces 15% tariffs on imports from Caribbean nations
U.S President Donald Trump announced on Friday a Global increase in tariffs. This increase means Caribbean nations like…
Germany Faces a Data Test: Is the Largest Economy in Europe on the Brink of a Meaningful Recovery?
SadaNews – Upcoming data from Germany over the next few days is expected to shed light on whether…