Why high cost credit loans remain a serious issue in Ireland
Analysis: There are around 288,000 high cost customer loans in Ireland which are subject to extremely high interest…
Jerome Powell weighs in on Trump tariffs, says inflation impact should top out by midyear
Jerome Powell, Chair of the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed), on Wednesday told reporters that he expects…
China’s record natural gas output driven by shale development
Energy Country reduces dependence on LNG imports, especially from the US A shale gas development operates in the Fuling…
Biggest bank downgrades house price forecast
New Zealand’s biggest bank has downgraded its forecast for house prices this year. Photo: RNZ New Zealand’s biggest…
Interest rate cuts PAUSED for US economy as inflation ‘remains elevated’ in blow to Donald Trump
The US Federal Reserve has announced the country’s base rate will remain at its current level in a…
Dr Bannor questions sharp drop in Ghana’s gold reserves
Dr Frank Bannor, Development Economist and Senior Research Fellow Dr Frank Bannor, a Development Economist and Senior Research…
US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite political pressure | Business and Economy News
The United States Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady in its first rate decision of 2026. Rates…
Workers feel anxious as layoffs pile up and the job market stagnates
NEW YORK (AP) — As layoffs pile up, workers are feeling increasingly anxious about the job market. In…
S&P 500 hits 7,000 mark ahead of major interest rate decision
The S&P 500 breached the 7,000 threshold for the first time today, marking a significant moment for American…
The Liberals’ fatal flaw was becoming Nationals-lite. Here’s how they can come back from the brink | Tony Barry
The Liberal party are now a movement in search of a purpose. In its halcyon days during the…
BoG lowers policy rate from 18% to 15.5%
The Bank of Ghana has announced a further reduction in its monetary policy rate, lowering it from 18%…
Russia’s oil and gas revenues are shrinking. Meduza explains what that means for the Kremlin’s war chest. — Meduza
Low oil prices, a global glut of crude, a strong ruble, and sanctions are all weighing on Russia’s oil and gas revenues.…