Mortgage rates surge to the highest since June 2025
A jump in oil prices after renewed hostilities in the Iran war is pushing bond yields higher, and…
Natural gas prices to consumers, industry to remain unchanged
State-owned oil supplier CPC Corp., Taiwan, said yesterday that it will keep natural gas prices for domestic and…
Kazakhstan Has Begun Structural Shift Toward Non-Resource Economy, Expert Says
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has entered a new investment cycle that is beginning to change not only the volume…
Jordan unemployment falls to 16.1% in Q2
RIYADH: Jordan’s unemployment rate fell to 16.1 percent in the second quarter of 2026, down 0.4 percentage points…
Libya is taking its place as North Africa’s new business hub
The image from the years of the Arab Spring do not, however, represent Libya today. The north…
10 African countries with the highest diesel prices in August 2026
This makes pricey diesel more than a transportation issue; it has the potential to raise food prices,…
Business groups urge Swinney to scrap ‘ineffective’ food price cap plan
The SRC said the policy also risked forcing small shops which are not covered by the proposed legislation…
Malta’s economic activity remains broadly in line with long-term average – Central Bank
Economic activity in Malta remained broadly consistent with its long-term average, the Central Bank of…
Scotland ‘at risk’ of falling behind UK on tax and business
In its submission to the Scottish Government ahead of the Programme for Government, the SCC said business confidence…
United States: Labour market watch – NBC Economics and Strategy
NBC Economics and Strategy report that U.S. nominal personal income rose 0.4% in July, double expectations, while spending…
Economist warns costs of ‘mean-spirited’ benefit changes will outweigh the gains
Thousands of late-teens are set to lose unemployment benefits.. An economist is warning a welfare change that would…
Maize for ethanol pushes feed costs up, poultry hub in distress
Maize, a key ingredient in poultry feed, has seen a sharp increase in price, from around Rs 22…