Newsletter: ‘Super Mario’ returns at another moment of European economic reckoning
Good morning from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn. Mario Draghi provided a taster on Monday of the message he’s…
Russian Investment Growth Stalls as High Rates Deter New Projects
Investment growth in Russia has stalled, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told senators Tuesday, signaling an end to…
What are the odds? The RBA has raised interest rates – for no real reason other than to meet the desires of speculators | Greg Jericho
Has there been an interest rate rise more desired by some economists and commentators despite no real reason,…
Cost of living WIN for households as grocery prices fall to 4 per cent — the lowest level for nine months
Grocery price inflation fell to four per cent in January, marking its lowest level since April. The inflation…
German 30-year borrowing rates hit the highest level since 2011
German 30-year bund yields just rose to the highest since 2011, at 3.55% in something of a warning…
Unemployment rises to 5.4% – highest level since 2015
Auckland’s unemployment rate is now 6.4% and Wellington is at 5.8%. However, despite the rise in the headline…
‘We never would have bought’: Australian mortgage holders feel the pain as interest rates rise again | Interest rates
As the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the official interest rate on Tuesday, one regional New South Wales…
The Global Power Sector Faces a Reckoning in 2026
The global power sector is at a turning point in 2026. Electricity demand growth continues to accelerate, driven…
France January preliminary CPI +0.3% vs +0.6% y/y expected
Prior +0.8%HICP +0.4% vs +0.6% y/y expectedPrior +0.7% The estimates here are much softer than anticipated, with the…
Breakfast briefing: Risk reactions extreme again
Here’s our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand with news gold and silver are…
“Jobless boom”: Why growth is up and hiring is down
A Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde story is playing out in the US economy right now. The stock…
Bulgaria, friendlier than Greece for new startups
Greece ranks much lower than countries traditionally considered friendly and reliable for the establishment of innovative businesses –…