Tariffs, weak demand and climate confusion drag EU business investment rate to 11-year low
By Alessio Dell’Anna & video by Loredana Dumitru Published on 14/05/2026 – 11:20 GMT+2 European businesses are pulling back on their…
US-based Nigerian billionaire, Ogunlesi targets growth of $30 billion asset exposure in Africa’s largest economy
Nigerian billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi has signalled a deeper push into South Africa’s infrastructure space, saying the country’s…
BOE Pill. The 2nd round effects of inflation may be stronger.
The BOE’s Pill is speaking and says: The 2nd round effects on inflation may be strongerThey should be…
US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren’t the only reason
Grocery prices rose last month overall, with Americans paying more, but high gasoline prices resulting from the Iran war were…
How the world can avoid millions going hungry when supply chains collapse
Millions more people will face hunger in the coming months if the conflict in the Middle East is…
The Six Megatrends That Define 2026
Every week, I save dozens of screenshots of charts, essay passages, science and economics papers, and tweets. Every…
US: Initial Jobless Claims rose to 211K last week
According to a report from the US Department of Labor (DOL) released on Thursday, the number of US…
ECB’s Kazaks: Preserving anchored inflation expectations is the priority for ECB policy
No immediate policy action in April does not imply a looking-through approach to current inflation episodeStagflation is not…
France, US-backed gas megaprojects fuel $5.6 billion FDI inflow in Africa’s emerging LNG powerhouse
According to new data released by the Bank of Mozambique, FDI inflows surged by 60.2% to $5.6…
Trump-Xi summit will test markets across technology, trade and strategic resources
Donald Trump arrives in Beijing today for a state visit that runs through Friday 15 May, marking the…
UAE among world’s fastest-growing billionaire hubs with 17 residents worth $212.6 billion: Forbes
UAE joins leading global billionaire destinations with 17 residents on rich list / Image: file The UAE’s rise…
President Donald Trump’s 5-Word Response on Inflation May Come Back to Haunt Wall Street
Volatility aside, the stock market has delivered outsize returns under President Donald Trump. In his first, non-consecutive term,…