ADB Downgrades Philippines Growth Outlook for 2026 Amid Global Uncertainty and Inflation Pressures
The Philippine economy is expected to grow more slowly than previously projected in 2026, as rising global…
Medicine prices surge up to 40 per cent amid global supply strains | Health
MALAYSIA is facing a significant increase in medicine prices, with costs rising by as much as 40 per…
USPS to suspend pension contributions, seeks 4-cent stamp price hike
The U.S. Postal Service said Thursday it has informed federal budget officials it will temporarily suspend its employer…
A stubborn inflation gauge stayed hot in February, even before Iran war gas spike
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key measure of inflation stayed high in February, before the war in Iran spiked…
Inflation held sticky at 3% as U.S. headed into war with Iran, key Fed gauge shows
Core inflation held above the Federal Reserve’s target before the recent surge in energy prices, according to a…
World Bank cuts Thailand growth to 1.3%, flags energy vulnerability in region
Although a ceasefire agreement reached on the morning of April 8 (Thailand time) has raised hopes, it has…
Fed officials still foresee rate cut this year, despite war impacts, minutes show
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting at…
‘All roads lead to higher prices and slower growth,’ warns IMF chief
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in Davos, Switzerland, on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.…
Will the US Fed raise interest rates to fight Iran war inflation?
By Una Hajdari with AP Published on 07/04/2026 – 12:36 GMT+2 A senior US Federal Reserve official has raised the prospect…
OCR preview: Reserve Bank tipped to hold cash rate despite Iran war shock
BNZ economists remain the most hawkish, picking a rate rise at the September review (although this is a…
How to cut your grocery bill – Diana Clement
We have an “everyday luxury” problem. It may be fancy yoghurts, year-round berries, snacks, pre-made this, that and…
Stagflation ‘is happening’ says a leading economist. What can be done about it?
Two highly respected Australian economists have warned about “stagflation” in recent weeks. Professor Bob Gregory, a former Reserve…