Elevated energy prices, AI capex binge puts the Fed and Kevin Warsh in a tough spot
It’s been clear for weeks that investors are wincing at the pain of runaway AI investment before seeing…
Why one African region is set to outpace the U.S., UK and global economy in 2026 – IMF
Investigation by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revealed that Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to achieve economic growth of…
US ADP Employment Change 4-week average drops to 15K
Private-sector hiring in the US has further cooled in mid-July. According to the NER Pulse, the weekly companion…
Buy now, pay later debt is piling up, and groceries are driving it
It’s an easy payment option that experts warn is becoming a debt trap for millions. More Americans are…
China is becoming the poster child for self-sufficiency, notes Goldman Sachs
The “Liberation Day” tariffs of April 2, 2025, were the best example of President Trump’s economic nationalism—the concept…
Can Kazakhstan’s Non-Oil Economy Sustain the Country’s Growth Momentum?
ALMATY – As oil production temporarily softens, Kazakhstan is increasingly relying on construction, manufacturing, transport, trade and agriculture…
Spain’s unemployment rate hits lowest level in 18 years
Unemployment rate in Spain fell to 9.87%, its lowest level since 2008, in the second quarter of the…
Why businesses report cautious optimism as consumers feel blue
Compared to the first quarter of this year, businesses said sales improved in the second quarter of this…
Sugar Consumption in Kazakhstan: Matter of Diet, Trade and Policy
ASTANA — People in Kazakhstan consumed an average of 1.5 kilograms of sugar per person per month in…
Potential for first Australian oil refinery in 60 years as treasurer braces for inflation from Middle East war – The Guardian
Potential for first Australian oil refinery in 60 years as treasurer braces for inflation from Middle East war The…
Consumer sentiment rises for 3rd month in July on strong exports, investment plans
People shop at a discount retailer in Seoul, July 21. Yonhap Consumer sentiment rose for the third consecutive…
Gov’t to announce measures to create more jobs for youth in Q3
A student walks past a sign at an employment center at a university in Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap Korea…