Why is Iran’s economy failing, prompting deadly protests? | Protests News
Four weeks after shopkeepers in Tehran’s grand bazaar shut their stores in protest over the tanking economy, much…
Americans are paying more than ever for cars. Cheap models are disappearing
In 2024, US buyers had a choice of three cars priced under $20,000. Now, there are none. Data…
IMF warns Ghana against keeping domestic gold purchase losses on BoG balance sheet
Julie Kozack, IMF Communications Director The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned Ghana against keeping losses incurred under…
UNCW economist weighs in as inflation holds steady at 2.7%, grocery costs climb
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Federal government data shows inflation holding steady at 2.7%, but consumers continue to face…
Bangladesh’s ‘miracle’ running out of time?
For nearly 50 years, Bangladesh has been one of the world’s favourite outliers. Born in the trauma of…
The Most Splendid Housing Bubbles in Canada, Dec 2025: Single-Family & Condo Prices Hit Multi-Year Lows in Toronto, Spike in Montreal, Quebec – Wolf Street
The Most Splendid Housing Bubbles in Canada, Dec 2025: Single-Family & Condo Prices Hit Multi-Year Lows in Toronto,…
How China’s GDP Targets Shape Its Economy
China’s economic policymaking relies heavily on annual GDP growth targets, which are set by the central government and…
Food Inflation Gets Hot, but Not Every Item: A Look at Beef, Chicken, Coffee, Eggs, Dairy, Fruit & Vegetables, “Other Foods”
CPI for “Food at home” jumped in December and is up 30% since January 2020. The CPI for…
Regional rural economies treading water amid some recession concerns
The overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) climbed above growth neutral 50.0 for January, according to the latest monthly…
Over-reliance on China could hit UK energy supply chains ‘putting 90,000 jobs at risk’ | Industrial policy
Tens of thousands of jobs could be lost if the UK’s clean energy supply chains were to suffer…
Mortgage rates hit 3-year low — what it means for spring sales
Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Adobe Stock Rates fell after Trump directed GSEs to buy mortgage-backed securities. Will it be enough to…
Why access to Venezuela’s ‘heavy’ oil is ‘tremendous’ news for US refiners | Oil and Gas News
The United States’ bid to control Venezuela’s oil sector after abducting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has shone a…