Albanese government’s frustration rises alongside fuel prices and inflation
Fuel prices and inflation aren’t the only metrics climbing as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut. The Albanese…
Growth vs Corruption: Top bank CEO predicts South Africa’s economic future
Speaking at the Semafor World Economy Summit in Washington, DC, Tshabalala said the country’s biggest remaining constraint is…
War threatens to turbocharge looming government debt crisis – POLITICO
It added that global government debt rose to nearly 94 percent of gross domestic product last year and…
Shekel breaks below 3 to the dollar in first since 1995; exporters warn of economy risk
The shekel on Wednesday crossed below the threshold of NIS 3 per dollar, its strongest level in more…
BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in next two years to save €575ml from operating costs
Published on 15/04/2026 – 19:35 GMT+2•Updated 19:36 The BBC said on Wednesday that it is set to cut…
Bank of England boss Bailey says he won’t rush interest rate rises
Bailey said the Bank of England was taking into account the IMF’s “serious advice”. Before the US-Israeli attacks…
China set new records in trade and investment in Central Asia in 2025
China’s trade with Central Asian states grew significantly during the first 10 months of 2025, compared with the…
Boost for buyers as Santander becomes the first major lender to cut mortgage rates since Iran war
Santander will cut the rates across its higher loan to value (LTV) mortgages by up to 0.3 per…
Keir Starmer urged to issue work from home order to help Brits save fuel
Former government advisor says working from home would be “perfectly sensible measure” to reduce demand for fuel and…
Martin Lewis issues urgent ‘do not ignore’ price cap warning to ‘most Brits’
Martin Lewis has advised Brits who are on the energy price cap to get off it while they…
Putin Demands Answers as Russia’s Economy Undershoots Expectations
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday demanded explanations from the government and Central Bank over why Russia’s economy is performing…
How other countries are responding to surging oil prices
The war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz – through which about one fifth…