UK’s Starmer arrives in China, encourages firms to seize opportunities
By Andrew MacAskill BEIJING, Jan 28 (Reuters) – Keir Starmer began the first visit to China by a…
Australian dollar climbs to three-year high
The Australian dollar has surged overnight to its highest level against its US counterpart since February 2023, driven…
Australia inflation meets expectations at 3.6%, reaching a six-quarter high
Activity on Elizabeth Street (at the intersection of Bourke St Mall), Melbourne on a cloudy day. Charlie Rogers…
China-UK economic and trade ties regain momentum, creating cooperation opportunities in high-tech, clean energy sectors: 48 Group Club chairman
Jack Perry Junior Photo: Courtesy of Perry The China-UK bilateral economic and trade relationship is regaining momentum in…
Afternoon Update: Shock Nationals leadership challenge; inflation jump boosts rate hike chances; and a ‘massive smack’ of red jellies | Australia news
Good afternoon. Colin Boyce will move a motion to spill the Nationals leadership at a party room meeting…
Could Europe trigger a debt crisis in the U.S.?
Former European Commission President José Manuel Barroso recently claimed that relations between Europe and the United States are…
Dollar has become a ‘falling chainsaw’ – what it means for you | Money News
There’s a sense of crisis hanging over the US dollar – and it has consequences for all of…
Bank of Canada set to keep interest rate unchanged for second consecutive meeting
The Bank of Canada (BoC) is widely expected to leave its benchmark rate unchanged at 2.25% at Wednesday’s…
Economic & event calendar Asia Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026. BoJ minutes. Australian inflation.
Well this is going to be a boring post given the big news is the President of the…
ECB’s Cipollone warns geopolitical risks could weigh on euro-area growth
ECB’s Cipollone says Europe’s economic resilience is holding, but geopolitical risks threaten growth and strengthen the case for…
Jim Chalmers has rejected responsibility for high inflation but will have a tough sell if rates rise again
Last February, Jim Chalmers was living out a treasurer’s dream. After a bruising first term dominated by rising…
$430m US crude deal struck
Increased sourcing from the US reduces reliance on the Strait of Hormuz — a narrow maritime corridor through…