South Africa moves to block substandard Chinese imports as new rules target cheap goods
Beginning in September 2026, importers of selected products from China will be required to obtain Certificates of…
Energy use in the industry sector continues to decline – News articles
In 2024, the EU’s industry sector used 8 835 petajoules (PJ) of energy, an 8.1% decrease compared with…
How the ‘double scar’ of past inflation, geopolitical shocks is hitting consumers
A “double scar” of past inflation woes and geopolitical trauma is warping how consumers view the economy and…
Japan spent $73 billion in yen-buying intervention, ministry data shows
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, May 29 (Reuters) – Japanese authorities spent 11.7 trillion yen ($73.5 billion) intervening in…
Bank of England’s Bailey says no rush to raise interest rates amid Iran war uncertainty | Bank of England
The Bank of England is in no rush to raise interest rates while the outcome of the Iran…
Taiwan raises 2026 GDP growth outlook to 16-year high on strong AI demand
By Faith Hung and Jeanny Kao TAIPEI, May 29 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s tech-driven economy is expected to grow…
Five industries benefiting from Europe’s defence spending boom
Europe has decided it wants to defend itself on its own terms after decades of treating military budgets…
Markets are trading hope, but inflation is still trading risk
Financial markets are entering the final days of May with a familiar but dangerous contradiction. On one side,…
RBNZ’s Breman signals faster and larger rate hikes than previously flagged
RBNZ Governor Anna Breman said the OCR is likely to increase sooner and by more than previously signalled,…
Why America’s rich keep getting richer
Summary The wealth gap in America has widened dramatically over the past three decades, with the top 10%…
War on Iran could trigger a financial crisis, European Central Bank warns
The Financial Stability Review (FSR) issued by the European Central Bank (ECB) this week says the Iran war,…
Rates Spark: Watch Inflation Expectations Drift Higher
(MENAFN– ING) Softer US macro data should increasingly see more attention Even though the focus remains on oil…