IMF Urges China to Address Trade Imbalances Amid Global Tensions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on China to address its economic imbalances, cautioning that the…
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Global Natural Gas Outlook Q4 2025–Early 2026: Prices to Strengthen on Supply Strain & Demand
Market OverviewNatural gas prices are expected to stay comparatively high into late 2025 and 2026, before easing mid-year…
IMF official lauds China’s strong economic data, targeted fiscal policies
A container is lifted at the container dock of Huanghua port in North China’s Hebei province, July 16,…
No, tariffs can’t replace income taxes
After more deadlines and deals, another round of President Donald Trump’s tariffs has arrived. With higher prices again…
China’s central bank vows to boost money supply, cut borrowing costs in growth push
China’s central bank has pledged more liquidity and lower borrowing costs in the second half of the year,…
Türkiye’s daily power consumption down 1.3% on July 31
Electricity exports totaled 14,825 megawatt-hours, while imports amounted to 9,870 megawatt-hours.
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NZ drug report shows sharp rise in cocaine, methamphetamine use
The use of methamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA and psychedelics are all part of the rising trend highlighted in the…
EU forecasts modest growth for Finnish economy in 2025
Finland is emerging from a two-year recession, with the European Commission forecasting a one percent growth in 2025…
China consumption growth slows to 5.1% in April as trade war bites
SHANGHAI/TOKYO — China’s retail sales grew slower than expected in April, as the trade war with the U.S. dented the…
Markets Underestimating Consumption Turnaround? Scenarios At Play
With reduced incentives to deposit money in the bank, and market environment remaining uncertain to invest in, the…
Sake imports soar in Australia amid decline in Japanese domestic market
Over the last decade, Australia has emerged as one of the most promising international markets for Japanese sake.…