China’s next decade to cement status as hi-tech manufacturing powerhouse: reports
China is expected to solidify its position as a hi-tech manufacturing powerhouse over the next decade as it…
Bulgaria joins the euro after rocky path to new currency
The lev – meaning lion – has been the Bulgarian currency since 1881, but it has been pegged…
The world’s richest added a record $2.2 trillion in wealth this year—but they’ve increasingly lost faith in the American Dream
The world’s richest people saw their wealth increase more than ever in 2025, but a funny thing happened…
Chinas factory activity snaps record slump
China’s factory activity unexpectedly grew in December, snapping a record eight straight months of decline, lifted by a…
Sticky inflation, metal prices and the AI bubble risk: key trends to watch in the Australian economy in 2026 | Business
1. Sticky inflation While Australian shares recorded positive returns in 2025, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is down more…
Gas boiler households could be hit with new levy under Miliband’s energy plan
Households with gas boilers are being warned they could soon face higher energy costs as the Government looks…
Why flexibility will win the talent war in 2026
As the new year opens, one workplace truth is loud and clear: flexibility is here to stay. After…
Keir Starmer admits frustration at slowness of economic change
Sir Keir Starmer has said he is frustrated by the slow pace of change but insisted that people…
Energy price cap rises slightly as temperatures fall
But the Warrington couple are still cutting back on luxuries to cover bills. “We get a rise on…
Housing market outlook for 2026—and 10 cities where prices may fall
The housing market has spent the past few years stuck with high prices and slow sales. But in…
The world is awash in wealth but starved for productivity—and that imbalance is distorting growth, debt, and opportunity. We need AI to come through
The good news is that the world is richer than ever, with $600 trillion in wealth. The bad…
US jobless claims slow in last full week of 2025 amid weak labour market | Business and Economy News
November saw highest unemployment since 2021, largely attributed to federal worker reductions under Trump. Published On 31 Dec…