No five-year plan will solve the paradox of China’s economy
China’s New Year public holiday, which starts this week, is a joyous time for businesses, but it doesn’t…
Suriname’s Oil Boom Faces Economic Headwinds Despite Major Discovery
A slew of high-quality oil discoveries in offshore Block 58 by TotalEnergies and its 50% partner, APA Corporation,…
RBNZ expected to hold rates as higher food price inflation adds limited pressure
The RBNZ is expected to hold rates steady, but a recent lift in food price inflation adds nuance.…
Nigeria’s food inflation drops to single digit of 8.89%, lowest in over 14 yearsÂ
Nigeria’s food inflation rate eased to 8.89% year-on-year in January 2026, marking its first single-digit reading in 128…
Mali and Canadian miner reset ties over $900 million gold asset with 10-year deal
The renewal follows a November agreement that resolved tensions triggered by Mali’s 2023 mining code, which increased taxes…
In Argentina, locals are taking loans to buy food | Debt
Buenos Aires, Argentina: Diego Nacasio, 43, works full time as a salesman at a large hardware store in…
Britons urged to ‘lock in a rate now’ ahead of major inflation announcement
Mortgage brokers are urging homeowners to secure their rates before Wednesday’s release of inflation figures, cautioning that market…
Four charts that highlight the worries that are driving markets right now
I’ve got four charts crossing the desk today that paint a complicated picture for the Fed and the…
Plan for savings scheme within four months, Simon Harris says
The Tánaiste aims to bring a framework for an incentivised savings scheme to Government “in the first half…
Egypt earmarks $500bn to finance 300 projects across Africa
Speaking at a steering committee meeting of the African Union Development Agency (NEPAD), Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty presented…
Reserve Bank plans to scrap prime rate – and rename the repo – News24
Reserve Bank plans to scrap prime rate – and rename the repo News24South Africa’s SARB Wants Key Rate to…
How Africa’s untapped $1 trillion gold reserves could redraw global economic map
That is the central finding of a new report by the Africa Finance Corporation, which estimates that Africa…