Expecting a Big Raise in 2026? Don’t Count on It
Key Takeaways U.S. employers are likely to raise wages moderately in 2026, according to forecasts, as the job…
GoldBod rejects IMF claims of $214m losses under gold-for-reserves programme
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has dismissed claims that Ghana recorded US$214 million in losses under the gold-for-reserves…
China’s offshore yuan breaks major benchmark as appreciation momentum builds
China’s offshore yuan strengthened further on Thursday, dipping below the benchmark rate of seven against the US dollar…
Poll: Americans feeling pinch of holiday spending as prices rise
Dec. 24 (UPI) — Americans are not in a jolly mood when it comes to spending for the…
Holiday spending is rising—and younger Canadians are leaning on credit
Gift-giving spending trends The holidays can be expensive. In addition to gifts, people spend on travel, food and…
China’s growth to further slow to 4.5% in 2026: Nikkei survey
Economy Distorted economy persists as export drive masks weak domestic demand Exports have shored up China’s economic growth…
Behind India’s strong US export data, experts see some weakness
Trump tariffs Low 2024 results, possible frontloading seen as factors in November’s 22% increase India’s exports to the…
2025 in Review – The World of Work
The impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace and ongoing battles to retain remote working were among the…
Türkiye sees 2026 as ‘turning point’ for reforms, disinflation
Next year will mark a “turning point” for the Turkish economy, with major structural reforms taking hold, earthquake-related…
As Trump’s tariffs hit Indian fox nuts, the superfood eyes new markets | Trade War
Katihar, India – Ravjit Singh, a leather garment trader who lives in Denver, Colorado, has started to feel…
Ruble’s World-Beating Rally Poses New Risk For Russian Economy
The ruble’s advance this year places it among the five best-performing global assets by spot return after platinum,…
How job worries are dampening American consumerism
Americans are earning, but they are spending carefully. For the fifth month in a row, consumer confidence in…