Bangladesh’s energy insecurity is a policy failure, not a price problem
Energy insecurity in Bangladesh isn’t just a global problem. Policy design — not world fuel prices — drives…
Revenue lags, costly mega projects raise external debt risks
Although external debt inflows continue to rise, government revenue growth has failed to keep pace, pushing key debt…
Eyes on the horizon: Looking ahead in a volatile world
This a speech the Governor of the Reserve Bank gave to delivered to Business Canterbury in Christchurch on…
Packaged food producers turn to price cuts as US sales stagnate
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this…
Saudi PIF construction contracts plummet amid scaleback
Value of contracts less than $30bn PIF accounts for only 14% issued Focus on AI and digital infrastructure…
Is unemployment still the price we have to pay for low inflation?
Unemployment is up, so inflation is down, and that is one of the oldest and most enduring relationships…
Africa’s largest diamond miner posts $511 million loss amid weak Chinese demand and U.S. tariff pressures
The group posted an underlying loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $511 million for the…
Germany February flash manufacturing PMI 50.7 vs 49.5 expected
Prior 49.1Services PMI 53.4 vs 52.4 expectedPrior 52.4Composite PMI 53.1 vs 52.3 expectedPrior 52.1 Key Points: Business activity…
Harsha reminds IMF chief of previous government’s economic gains
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva has called for recognition of the previous government’s economic achievements…
Why trade deals can’t help India become a major apparel exporter
India is energetically pursuing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). It has signed deals with the UK, EFTA, UAE, Oman,…
Return to Reality: The Economy is Pivoting Amid Digital Overload
By the time Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning hit theaters last May, the marketing narrative had become…
South Africa’s minimum wage hike sparks fresh fears over unemployment crisis
The increase of R1.44, about 0.08 dollars, was calculated using the Consumer Price Index plus an additional 1.5…