Ali Adams: The secrets to Christchurch’s economic success
It’s a question cities are faced with in a period of huge uncertainty. Global trade patterns are shifting.…
‘Confusopoly’ blamed as power bill messages befuddle consumers
Like millions of Australians, Russell Smith took heart last month when he heard the news that benchmark electricity…
Gold erases 2026 gains in Egypt amid global market pressure
Gold prices in Egypt fell sharply on Tuesday, pressured by a steep decline in global bullion markets and…
The $750 billion question: Report claims China fudged trade data to fool the IMF
According to the CFR, the comparison relies on incomplete data and fails to capture the sharp rise in…
EU Sees 6 Billion Reasons for New Levy on Online Shoppers
Bargain-hunting consumers across the European Union will start feeling the pinch of higher online shopping costs next week…
How NZ’s cost-of-living crunch compares with the UK, US, Australia and Canada – Inside Economics
Is what NZers are experiencing the same in other countries, or have we got it worse (or better)?…
Job market uncertainty forces Kiwis to risk assess, change priorities
“After a challenging economic cycle, the traditional playbook of moving jobs simply to chase a higher title or…
What fuels global trade imbalances: China’s overcapacity or America’s failure to adapt?
China’s industrial overcapacity should not be singled out for blame amid trade imbalances, as economies worldwide are struggling…
US June S&P Global flash services PMI 51.3 vs 51.0
Prior 51.0Manufacturing PMI 55.7 vs 54.8 expectedPrior 55.3Composite PMI 52.2 vs 51.7 priorEmployment fell for a second month…
As Wartime Slump Deepens, Russia’s Construction Sector Is on Shaky Ground
Russia’s construction industry boomed in the first years of the war in Ukraine as Russians sought refuge from…
Top 10 African countries with the lowest diesel prices in June 2026
In many African countries where diesel is a primary fuel for logistics, electricity generation, and agriculture, even…
Factory job cuts in June neared financial crisis and Covid levels, S&P says
A pedestrian walks by a now hiring sign posted at a gas station on June 5, 2026 in…