UK Economy Set to Shrink as Iran Energy Shock Hits Growth
The UK economy is expected to contract despite a boost at the start of the year, with economists…
Surprisingly strong SA economy beats expectations
SA’s economy grew in the first quarter, which did not yet fully reflect the impact of the…
Australia’s economic slowdown is just beginning, economists warn, as recession risks rise
Australia’s economic slowdown is just beginning, economists warn, as interest rate rises and cost-of-living pressures weigh on households.…
The 2026 World Cup: Billions promised but will the economic boom arrive?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which starts on 11 June across the US, Canada and Mexico, is the…
Türkiye heads into data-heavy June with eyes on growth, inflation
Türkiye’s financial markets are heading into a data-heavy June period following the nine-day Eid al-Adha holiday break, with…
Canada slips into technical recession as economy stalls in Q1: StatCan – National
The Canadian economy is in a “vulnerable position,” according to at least one economist, and although the latest…
African Economies Among World’s Fastest-Growing – AfDB
The African Development Bank Group President, Sidi Ould Tah, says 12 of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies are…
Russia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as GDP contracts
The Swedish government has come up with some drastically different economic figures on Russia that make the Kremlin’s…
Real income growth Europe 2025: Biggest economies lag as Poland and Portugal lead
Countries and institutions track many indicators to measure economic growth, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth among the…
Thailand weighs three war scenarios as GDP and inflation risks rise
Scenario 1: Conflict ends in first half of 2026 In the most optimistic scenario, negotiations between the opposing…
ECB interest rate dilemma: Eurozone growth stalls as Iran war fuels inflation
As the European Central Bank (ECB) enters its pre-meeting quiet period before the interest rate decision next Thursday,…
Richest countries in 2026: New measure of wealth pushes France and Germany out of top ten
Europe dominates global wealth rankings, but what it actually means to be a “rich country” depends heavily on…