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World

Sri Lanka's New President: Can He Balance China and India While Rebuilding The Economy?

Sri Lanka is at a historic juncture. Faced with its worst economic crisis since the Great Depression and having defaulted...

World

Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif Slams Previous Government, Says May 9 Riots Unforgivable

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has accused the previous Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government of sabotaging Pakistan-China relations and halting the progress...

World

US Backs Pakistan's Economic Recovery, Praises Reforms and Strong Relationship with PM Shehbaz Sharif's Government

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu has expressed strong support for Pakistan's ongoing...

World

Montreal Congestion: $6.1 Billion Lost, But a $10 Billion Future?

The Community Metropolitan of Montreal (CMM) has issued a stark warning: traffic congestion in the Greater Montreal area is costing...

World

Inflation Cools Further, Signaling More Fed Rate Cuts: Key Inflation Gauge Falls to Lowest Since 2021

The Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation continued to cool in August, easing pressures on the central bank to keep...

World

Sri Lanka's New Leader: Balancing India and China in a Tightrope Walk

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a Marxist lawmaker, was elected president of Sri Lanka on Sept. 22, 2024. He faces a daunting...

Technology

El Salvador: From Murder Capital to 8th Safest Country in the World?

El Salvador's transformation under President Nayib Bukele has been nothing short of remarkable. Once one of the most dangerous countries...

World

Australian Inflation Falls to Lowest Level in Three Years, but Rate Cuts Unlikely Yet

A closely watched measure of Australian inflation dived in the month of August, plunging from 3.5 per cent in July...

Business

Sri Lanka's Apparel Sector Breaks US$3 Billion Mark in August: Exports Soar 22%

Sri Lanka's apparel sector witnessed a remarkable surge in August, crossing the US$ 3 billion mark in export earnings. The...

Business

South Africa's New Government: A Turning Point for the Economy?

The formation of South Africa’s business-friendly coalition government has triggered a wave of investment announcements and positive sentiment not seen...

Business

FedEx Stock Plummets 15% After Earnings Miss: Is This a Sign of a Weaker Economy?

FedEx (FDX) shares took a steep dive on Friday, plummeting nearly 15% after the company reported a much-worse-than-anticipated quarterly earnings...

World

Fed Cuts Interest Rate by Half-Point: Is the Inflation Fight Finally Over?

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more...

World

Fed Expected to Cut Interest Rates: What It Means for Your Wallet

The Federal Reserve is widely expected Wednesday to announce its first interest rate cut in years, a move that will...

Business

Fed Rate Hike: Will It Be 50 or 25? The Odds Are In, and the Market Is About to Explode

The Federal Reserve is poised to make a decision on interest rates this week, and the market is holding its...

World

Fed Rate Cut Incoming: What It Means for Your Wallet

The Federal Reserve is widely expected Wednesday to announce its first interest rate cut in years, a move that will...

Business

Fed Rate Cut Incoming: Will It Be 25 or 50 Basis Points?

The US Federal Reserve is set to announce its monetary policy decision today at 11:30 PM, September 18. Markets are...

Business

Fed Rate Hike: Is It 50 or 25? The Market Is Holding Its Breath!

The Federal Reserve's decision on the interest rate hike is a topic that has the market buzzing. Will it be...

World

Fed's Biggest Interest Rate Decision in Years: Will It Be a 0.25% Cut or a 0.5% Shock?

For all the hype that goes into them, Federal Reserve meetings are usually pretty predictable affairs. Policymakers telegraph their intentions...

World

Belgium's Labor Market: A Looming Crisis? Why Its Attractiveness Is Waning

Recent reports paint a grim picture of Belgium's labor market, highlighting a significant decline in its attractiveness. This trend, characterized...

Business

Fed To Cut Interest Rates This Week: But How Much Will It Be?

The Federal Reserve is about to start cutting interest rates for the first time since 2020, but a big question...

Business

The Penny Debate: Is This Tiny Coin Worth Its Weight in Gold?

For decades, people have pondered the penny. Does a coin with so little value have any value at all in...

Business

US Job Market Cooling: Why Employers Are Putting Hiring on Hold

A "Now Hiring" sign advertising job openings is viewed in the window of a cafe on July 8 in Boston....

Business

Fed Rate Cut: Will It Be Enough to Avoid a Hard Landing?

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates at their September meeting, but by how much? This is the...

World

China Raises Retirement Age for the First Time Since the 1950s: Here's What You Need to Know

For decades, Chinese workers have enjoyed relatively early retirements, with men retiring at 60 and women as early as 50....

World

China Raises Retirement Age: What It Means for You and the Economy

China will "gradually raise" its retirement age for the first time since the 1950s, as the country confronts an ageing...

World

China Raises Retirement Age for the First Time in Decades: What It Means for Workers and the Economy

China will "gradually raise" its retirement age for the first time since the 1950s, as the country confronts an ageing...

World

Job Market Woes: Youth Unemployment Hits Worrying Levels, Economist Warns

The job market, once a beacon of hope, is now casting a shadow of uncertainty, particularly for young adults. Brendon...

World

Gani Adams Accuses Tinubu of Betraying Nigerians, Likens His Administration to Hitler's

As the country faces these escalating challenges, Adams' letter adds to the chorus of voices calling for urgent reforms from...

Business

Hungary's Inflation Slows Sharply, Giving Central Bank More Room to Cut Rates

Hungary's inflation eased more than expected in August, bolstering the case for the central bank to resume interest-rate cuts. Consumer...

World

Nigeria's Revenue Crisis: Why We Can't Afford to Ignore the Warning Signs

Time for a Reckoning as Nigerians, we find ourselves at a crossroads, grappling with the economic realities that come with...

World Briefings

Sri Lanka's New President: Can He Balance China and India While Rebuilding The Economy?

Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif Slams Previous Government, Says May 9 Riots Unforgivable

US Backs Pakistan's Economic Recovery, Praises Reforms and Strong Relationship with PM Shehbaz Sharif's Government

Montreal Congestion: $6.1 Billion Lost, But a $10 Billion Future?

Inflation Cools Further, Signaling More Fed Rate Cuts: Key Inflation Gauge Falls to Lowest Since 2021

Sri Lanka's New Leader: Balancing India and China in a Tightrope Walk

El Salvador: From Murder Capital to 8th Safest Country in the World?

Australian Inflation Falls to Lowest Level in Three Years, but Rate Cuts Unlikely Yet

Sri Lanka's Apparel Sector Breaks US$3 Billion Mark in August: Exports Soar 22%

South Africa's New Government: A Turning Point for the Economy?

FedEx Stock Plummets 15% After Earnings Miss: Is This a Sign of a Weaker Economy?

Fed Cuts Interest Rate by Half-Point: Is the Inflation Fight Finally Over?

Fed Expected to Cut Interest Rates: What It Means for Your Wallet

Fed Rate Hike: Will It Be 50 or 25? The Odds Are In, and the Market Is About to Explode

Fed Rate Cut Incoming: What It Means for Your Wallet

Fed Rate Cut Incoming: Will It Be 25 or 50 Basis Points?

Fed Rate Hike: Is It 50 or 25? The Market Is Holding Its Breath!

Fed's Biggest Interest Rate Decision in Years: Will It Be a 0.25% Cut or a 0.5% Shock?

Belgium's Labor Market: A Looming Crisis? Why Its Attractiveness Is Waning

Fed To Cut Interest Rates This Week: But How Much Will It Be?

The Penny Debate: Is This Tiny Coin Worth Its Weight in Gold?

US Job Market Cooling: Why Employers Are Putting Hiring on Hold

Fed Rate Cut: Will It Be Enough to Avoid a Hard Landing?

China Raises Retirement Age for the First Time Since the 1950s: Here's What You Need to Know

China Raises Retirement Age: What It Means for You and the Economy

China Raises Retirement Age for the First Time in Decades: What It Means for Workers and the Economy

Job Market Woes: Youth Unemployment Hits Worrying Levels, Economist Warns

Gani Adams Accuses Tinubu of Betraying Nigerians, Likens His Administration to Hitler's

Hungary's Inflation Slows Sharply, Giving Central Bank More Room to Cut Rates

Nigeria's Revenue Crisis: Why We Can't Afford to Ignore the Warning Signs

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