Consumer sentiment, retail sales weaken amid cautious spending – Economy
onsumer confidence weakened in September amid deteriorating public perceptions of current economic conditions, while retail sales are also…
Russia’s Central Bank Says Putin’s Stock Market Target Is Out of Reach
Russia’s Central Bank sees no realistic path to meeting President Vladimir Putin’s target for expanding the stock market…
Karahan says disinflation continues despite challenging conditions
ISTANBUL Turkish Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan said the country’s disinflation process remains on track despite more…
There are three main reasons inflation is rising. Higher rates won’t fix them
Bloodletting is an ancient therapy, dating back at least three millennia, and traditionally used to “cure” a range…
Russian Central Bank Holds Key Rate at 14%
Russia’s Central Bank kept its key interest rate at 14% on Friday, saying that rising fuel costs, driven…
The two things that make Ireland expensive: Energy and housing – The Irish Times
The sources of stress differ across regions. In developing countries, it’s food prices. In the US, healthcare often…
China moves to stabilise property sector with ‘stronger-than-expected’ policy package
Beijing has unveiled a package of measures to shift home sales in China’s vast property market away from…
Household wealth in Ireland hits record €1.4tn – The Irish Times
The wealth of Irish households rose to a record €1.4 trillion in the first quarter of 2026 with…
Where to Invest: 7 Safe-Havens As Hotter Inflation Hits US, SocGen Says
Hotter inflation is likely coming for the US. Luckily, there are a few places where investors can hide,…
Irish economy shrank by 1.6% in 12 months to end of June, CSO estimates – The Irish Times
Ireland’s economy is estimated to have shrunk by 1.6 per cent in the 12 months to the end…
Where Can Russia Find More Money for War?
The Central Bank again cut its key interest rate by a symbolic quarter of a percentage point, to…
Russian Central Bank Warns of Higher Inflation as It Lowers Key Rate to 14%
Russia’s Central Bank lowered its key interest rate from 14.25% to 14% on Friday as it continues down a…