Ruble surges in 2025: Russian currency emerges as top performer against US dollar; why it’s a headache for its war economy
The Russian currency Ruble emerged as the top-performing major currency against the US dollar this year, surging 45%…
Stronger RMB points to resilience
The recent strengthening of the renminbi against the US dollar reflects the resilience of China”s economic fundamentals and…
Japan’s cabinet approves record $785 billion budget, vows to keep debt in check
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi‘s cabinet on Friday approved a record $785 billion budget for the next…
IMF’s 3-Month Bailout Extension Proposal a Normal Routine, Not a Red Flag – Economist
Following the IMF’s proposal for the government to extend the current bailout program by a three-month period, Economist…
China firmly opposes U.S. tariff hike on Chinese semiconductors – news.cgtn.com
China firmly opposes U.S. tariff hike on Chinese semiconductors news.cgtn.comUS accuses China of unfair chip trade practices Financial TimesTariffs on…
UK to be world’s fifth-largest economy by 2040, claims think tank
The UK will overtake Japan to become the world’s fifth-largest economy by the end of the next decade,…
The Economy Is Growing. That Doesn’t Mean Companies Are Hiring More.
The US economy continues to surprise on the upside — except when it comes to jobs. Hot growth,…
Israel’s global image collapses despite strong economic fundamentals
Israel ranked last in the 2025 Nation Brands Index for the second consecutive year, according to a survey…
Syria to start replacing currency from January, central bank says
Syria will start swapping old banknotes for new ones from Jan. 1, 2026, its central bank chief said…
Japan’s 10 major power firms to cut rates by over ¥1,000
Japan’s 10 major power utilities Thursday announced plans to lower their electricity rates by over ¥1,000 for a…
Lebanon’s draft banking law ‘fails to ensure’ cash recovery for depositors
Lebanese depositors face high uncertainty and a long wait in recovering their money from banks, despite a draft…
UAE tops global charts in 2025, leading in economy, innovation, healthcare, and human development | World News
In 2025, the UAE ranked top five globally in competitiveness, healthcare, technology, and human development/Image: WAM The United…