Germany growth forecast cut on energy shock, signaling trouble ahead
Werner Schnell | Flickr Open | Getty Images Europe’s biggest economy was set for a rebound, but now…
PM Christopher Luxon claims Govt achieving surplus a year early spoiled by Iran conflict
Treasury’s Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update, published in December, predicted the Government wouldn’t balance its books until…
Japan core inflation accelerates after five months as Iran war stokes energy worries
Customers check out vegetables and other groceries at a supermarket in Tokyo on June 20, 2025. Kazuhiro Nogi…
ASEAN inflation: Vietnam and Philippines hit hardest by Iran war
Inflation March data show rising fuel costs; analyst warns of ‘second wave’ in food prices A motorist fills…
Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup
The Iranian Embassy to Rome said that the suggestion showed US “moral bankruptcy” and that Italy did not…
More bookings, shorter trips: Chinese adjust to higher fuel prices for Labour Day break
The number of Chinese tourists deciding to travel during the five-day Labour Day holiday at the start of…
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says economic recovery is ‘delayed but not derailed’
“If that does remain the case, we face some significant short-term challenges and heightened medium to long-term risks.”…
Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming Fifa World Cup
Iran advanced to a seventh World Cup after topping their group in qualifying and were drawn in Group…
Donald Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate
Before Trump’s eleventh-hour intervention, it had been unclear exactly when the original ceasefire would expire, with Pakistan indicating…
UK inflation jumps to 3.3% in March as fuel prices surge
Prices for diesel almost reach £2.00 a litre on March 31, 2026 in Long Stratton, England. Martin Pope…
China calls for ‘concerted’ efforts to tackle excess solar production
Workers check solar panels installed on a lake in Tianchang, east China’s Anhui province on January 12, 2026.…
Inside Economics: Why should mortgage holders be punished for Iran conflict with higher interest rates?
A: Thanks, Ian, I do love that dismal science line. The more popular version of its origin has…