Higher tax helped government finance reach record January surplus
The ONS said National Insurance contributions increased by £2.9bn in January, which also helping bump government income. It…
Record-breaking budget surplus as government’s tax income rises | Money News
More money than ever has been left over in the public finances due to more tax being paid,…
Westpac warns Australia’s unemployment rate masks soft demand and falling participation
Summary: Westpac says January’s jobs data show a stable unemployment rate at 4.1%, but participation declines are doing…
Do you remember your first crappy job? Today’s young people would wish for half your luck | Gaby Hinsliff
When Keir Starmer was 14 years old, he got a part-time job clearing stones from a local farmer’s…
Japan inflation slows to 1.5% in January, core measures ease. What will the BoJ think?
Japan inflation cools sharply in January, easing near-term pressure on the BoJ. Summary: Headline CPI y/y: 1.5% (exp.…
Ivory Coast considers cocoa price cut after Ghana
Ivory Coast could emulate Ghana by cutting the price paid to farmers for their cocoa beans, Reuters reported…
Australia flash PMIs cool in February: composite 52.0 vs 55.7 as price pressures intensify
Australia’s February flash PMIs cooled across the board, signalling slower growth but firmer inflation pressures. Summary: All three…
IMF warns Venezuela’s economy and humanitarian situation is ‘quite fragile’ | International Monetary Fund News
Listen to this article | 4 mins info The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described Venezuela’s economic and humanitarian situation…
Treasurer Jim Chalmers suddenly has a fight on his hands from the Coalition’s Tim Wilson
Feb 20, 2026 – 2.29pm Treasurer Jim Chalmers came out all guns blazing this week, firing the first…
Burkina Faso becomes Africa’s gold hotspot as economic boom unlocks fresh $33 million IMF funding
The Washington-based lender also approved a new Resilience and Sustainability Facility valued at roughly $124.3 million, which will…
Big banks say Australia’s economy is holding up better than expected after hike – 9Now
Big banks say Australia’s economy is holding up better than expected after hike 9NowAdministered price inflation continues to run…
Time to convince Berlin on EU debt – POLITICO
“Some years ago, we were one, maximum two Governing Council members arguing in favor of eurobonds,” Stournaras recalled.…