How ‘capacity constraints’ are linked to inflation and your hip pocket
The phrase “capacity constraints” has been thrown around quite a bit of late. It doesn’t conjure up much…
Asia-Pacific markets climb as investors shrug off weak U.S. retail sales, eye China inflation
19 November 2025, China, Shanghai: Boats sail past downtown Shanghai on the Huangpu River. The tallest building on…
Market measure suggests CPI will come in below forecasts — TradingView News
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US employment cost index for Q4 0.7% vs 0.8% expected
Prior quarter was 0.8%Employment benefits 0.7% vs 0.8% prior quarterEmployment wages 0.7% vs 0.8% prior quarter US ECI…
Emerging economies shine despite US volatility
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this…
China keen to realise digital yuan ambitions amid slow uptake
More than a month after China’s central bank upgraded the digital yuan from a cash equivalent to “digital…
The Stock Market and the US Economy: Good is Bad Again?
Stock markets may sour if this week’s US economic data casts doubt on Fed rate cut speculation.US retail…
US Commerce chief says dollar at ‘more natural’ level for trade
By David Lawder WASHINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) – U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Tuesday that he…
Inside Economics: Is AI to blame for pushing unemployment rate higher? Plus Aussies headed for downturn
You have described employment as a lagging indicator both going into and coming out of recessions, but what…
Stocks are Mixed After Weak Retail Sales Data Released
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -.10%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.12%, and…
Angola targets record 17 million carats in diamond production to become Africa’s gemstone kings
According to a government publication circulated at the 2025 Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Endiama produced 14…
Consumer issues power price warning
Photo: 123RF Consumer NZ is warning that power prices could rise at least another 5 percent this year,…