Takaichi says govt. will ask for extra budget to help fight higher energy prices
Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has said the government plans to ask for a fiscal 2026 supplementary budget…
Tourism to the US dropped: The impact of how the world perceives America right now
Summary Foreign tourism to the US fell by 4 million visitors in 2025, costing the economy more than…
On scale of one to 10, how high is Americans’ financial stress? Credit counseling org voices cause for concern
Americans remain under intense financial pressure, a recently released forecast found — even as some official banking data…
Economy to See Negative Growth Shock, Sticky Inflation, JPMorgan Warns
Say goodbye to the economy’s best-case scenario this year. Economists at JPMorgan said they’ve officially taken a “Goldilocks…
UK households set to face £200 energy bill rise thanks to Iran war
British households face a significant energy bill hike from July, with forecasts predicting a rise of over £200,…
US investment returning? Chinese data shows double-digit growth in early 2026
US companies increased their investment in China before the two countries’ leaders met earlier this month, according to…
PCE, jobless claims and housing data test Fed cut hopes: Crypto Week Ahead
The coming week appears to be macro-led, with U.S. economic data carrying the main calendar risk. Inflation, growth,…
AI could impact more than 40% of all jobs in Ireland, IMF warns – The Irish Times
Artificial intelligence (AI) could affect more than 40 per cent of jobs in Ireland, the IMF is warning…
Grocery inflation 2026: Why beef, tomatoes and coffee cost more
An employee prepares an order of ground beef for a customer at an Oakland butcher shop in 2020.…
3 African oil giants to benefit from Europe’s natural gas crisis if Hormuz disruptions persist for 1–3 months ahead of winter
The warning came from executives at Norwegian energy giant Equinor, who said prolonged shipping disruptions through the…
US-Iran war impact on India: FM Sitharaman stresses on 3Fs – fuel, fertilisers & forex; here’s why
FM Sitharaman has stressed the need to closely monitor the three critical areas of fuel, fertiliser, and foreign…
24 Infuriating Shrinkflation Examples
Here are some of the most infuriating shrinkflation stories readers shared (and good luck looking at your grocery…