World Bank clarifies stance on Nigeria fuel imports
The World Bank Group has clarified its position on fuel imports in Nigeria following backlash over recommendations contained…
Tankers urged not to pay fee to Iran to use Strait of Hormuz
US vice president JD Vance is meeting representatives of the Iranian government in Islamabad in Pakistan on Saturday…
5 major African cities where owning a home is better than renting in 2026
The statistic, which compares the cost of owning a house to the cost of renting it, is straightforward,…
Fuel tax suspension masks deeper economic challenges
Dr Bernard Okoe Boye is a former Minister of Health A former Minister of Health, Bernard Okoe Boye,…
Everything rising in price in UK due to Iran war – from food to mortgages
Prices are never as quick to come down, which means Brits are likely to still feel the effect…
US March CPY 3.3% y/y vs 3.3% expected
Prior was +2.4% y/yCPI 0.9% m/m vs +0.9% expectedPrior +0.3% m/mNon-seasonally adjusted, unrounded +1.05% vs +0.47% priorCore CPI…
Irish households saved average of €2bn every month in 2025 – The Irish Times
Irish households saved an estimated €24 billion in 2025, according to new provisional figures from the Central Statistics…
Consumer sentiment hits record low, inflation fears rise amid Iran war
Consumer confidence plunged to a record low in April as fears mounted over rising energy prices and the…
Chinese assets become conflict safe haven after bolstering resilience
19 November 2025, China, Shanghai: Boats sail past downtown Shanghai on the Huangpu River. The tallest building on…
US inflation soars in March as war on Iran drives economy into uncertainty | US economy
US inflation soared in March amid the US-Israel war with Iran, with prices up 0.9% compared to last…
Nigeria Poverty Rate Hits 63% Despite Easing Inflation
Poverty in Nigeria rose to 63 per cent in 2025, despite a slowdown in inflation, indicating the limited…
South Africa slips in global investment rankings as investor caution deepens
The latest Kearney index points to persistent challenges in the country’s mining sector, which has long been considered…