Türkiye inflation expectations worsen amid war-linked pressures
Inflation expectations among market participants in Türkiye worsened in May, with forecasts rising for both year-end inflation and…
China CPI Jumps as Middle East Crisis Pushes Energy Costs Higher
China’s consumer inflation accelerated to 1.2% in April, topping analyst estimates, as the Middle East crisis drove a…
Middle East conflict piles on pressure for New Zealand businesses
CA ANZ chief economist Professor Richard Holden (pictured center) cautioned that cost pressures are unlikely to fade quickly.…
Middle East conflict: Three opportunities for India to secure supply chains in energy, fertilizers & defence – explained
According to Morgan Stanley, energy, fertilizers, and defence will be the top focus areas that the government would…
Oil price shock loading: How India’s strong economic fundamentals will cushion the blow – explained in charts
In its latest World Economic Outlook report for April 2026, IMF has actually raised the growth forecast for…
Global Energy Shortages Drive Renewed Reliance on Coal
Governments worldwide are racing to find a solution to contend with the severe energy shortages brought about by…
Guild: Medicine cost hike due to routine annual review
PETALING JAYA: Private pharmacies are seeing an increase in medicine prices, but they say the 5% to 10%…
Most NZ businesses remain in ‘survival mode’ – report
Most businesses in New Zealand continue to be in survival mode, as the conflict in the Middle East…
Fuel shortages from Iran war threaten Asia’s biggest food staple
Harvest-ready rice fields are lying idle and farmers are deciding whether to skip planting for the coming season,…
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…
ADB Cuts Philippine Economic Projection, Middle East Conflict Shadows Asia-Pacific
JAKARTA – The Asian Development Bank or ADB has cut its forecast for Philippine economic growth in 2026…