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A $100 oil shock could expose the South Africa’s biggest economic weakness-S&P warns
The warning comes at a delicate moment for Africa’s most industrialised economy.
After years of power…
Oil tops $100 as South Africa cuts fuel relief and raises petrol prices
From June 3, petrol prices will increase by R1.43 per litre, according to the Department of Mineral…
Zimbabwe’s next billion-dollar gold mine emerges as Dokwe reserves jump 42%
UK-listed Ariana Resources says ore reserves at its Dokwe Gold Project have surged 42% to 1.13 million…
Manufacturing sector growth hits four-year high
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Why a $4 billion deal in Africa’s third-largest gold producing nation is facing pushback from China
Beijing’s regulators are casting doubt over a $4 billion Chinese deal to take over a gold mining…
IMF Warns Empty Homes Are Deepening Greece’s Housing Crisis
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Job openings (JOLTS) April 2026
Job openings hit their highest level in nearly two years during April while hiring fell sharply, according to…
CEOs signal layoffs, plummeting confidence as economic outlook darkens in 2026
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Unemployment falls to lowest since May 2007 as employment hits record high in Spain
The labour market improved again in May, a month traditionally marked by the start of hiring linked to…
The triumph of capital – by Matthew Yglesias
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Buy-to-let lending fell after November budget, says Paragon – thetimes.com
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