ECB April meeting account notes that upside risks to inflation had intensified
High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for…
Bank of Canada says households struggling, economy vulnerable to shocks
The Bank of Canada says the economy is navigating a “volatile” global environment and that “vulnerabilities” exist that…
Bank of Portugal warns of “abrupt and unexpected reduction in house prices” – Portugal Resident
Portugal’s central bank has issued its latest ‘financial stability report’, in which it outlines perceived emerging risks, and…
Russian Wage Arrears Nearly Double as Regional Budgets and Businesses Come Under Strain
Russia’s overdue wage debt nearly doubled in April from a year earlier and surged almost sixfold since the…
Reserve Bank pulls the trigger on interest rate for the first time in three years
The SA Reserve Bank’s second interest rate decision for 2026 came while the war in the Middle…
Ministers in talks over shelving carbon tax on fertiliser to curb UK food inflation | Inflation
Ministers are in discussions about suspending a carbon tax on fertilisers, due to come into effect early next…
‘Hidden datacentre tax’ costing Irish households millions, report says | Computing
Energy demand by datacentres in Ireland has added hundreds of euros to household electricity bills in a pattern…
Core inflation hit an annual rate of 3.3% in April, as expected, Fed’s preferred gauge shows
Inflation continued to hit consumer wallets in April, likely keeping the Federal Reserve on the sidelines until the…
Young first-time buyers face toughest time since financial crisis, says UK housebuilder | First-time buyers
The boss of Britain’s largest housebuilder has said it is the most challenging time to be a first-time…
Africa’s gold hub shifts to Zimbabwe as 2026 output booms
Official figures reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS, showed total gold deliveries reached 12,636.51…
China’s secret weapon in AI race with US? Lots of cheap energy | Technology News
In the race against China for AI supremacy, the United States dominates when it comes to access to…
UK risks £125bn hit a year from youth unemployment, landmark report says | UK unemployment and employment statistics
Britain risks a financial hit worth £125bn a year from a worsening crisis in youth worklessness after a…