Tariffs paid by midsized US firms tripled last year, new study shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tariffs paid by midsized U.S. businesses tripled over the course of last year, new research…
How ‘capacity constraints’ are linked to inflation and your hip pocket
The phrase “capacity constraints” has been thrown around quite a bit of late. It doesn’t conjure up much…
A Critique of Enduring Economic Pain
When the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, recently averred…
Learn from France: Sanjeev Sanyal warns of ‘serious breakdown’ from high pensions
Economist and policy expert Sanjeev Sanyal has cautioned against untargeted freebies and overly generous pension schemes, saying they…
China’s cabinet clears path for VAT law to take effect next month
The State Council has approved draft regulations for implementing China’s new value-added tax (VAT) law, which is aimed…
Wall Street drifts after mixed data on the US economy
NEW YORK — Stocks are drifting on Wall Street following mixed data on the U.S. economy, which did…
Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the third time…
Asian shares are mixed ahead of interest rate decision by the Fed
BANGKOK — Shares were mixed in Europe and Asia as investors were treading cautiously Monday ahead of an…
It’s going to take a while for economic data to get back to normal
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Japan’s economy contracts as exports get hit by US tariffs
TOKYO — Japan’s economy sank at an annualized rate of 1.8% in the July-September period, government data showed…
Brazil’s coffee and beef exports to US still face 40% tariffs despite Trump’s tax cuts
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin said Saturday that Brazilian exported goods to the…
MOF: Economy Resilience, domestic demand sees positive continued momentum | Malaysia
THE Ministry of Finance (MOF), in a statement on Saturday, said the performance highlights the resilience of the…