US economy surprised again in 2024 despite Fed, election drama
(Bloomberg) — Over the last few years, the US economy has consistently defied expectations for a slowdown, and…
Hong Kong banks may cut rate to record low 5% in 2025, benefiting property and economy
After the US Federal Reserve and Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) cut their key policy rate by a…
Iceland’s Historic Leadership: A New Era of Women in Power
In a political milestone, Iceland’s new government under Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir was introduced on Saturday. The…
Editorial | Patience needed when it comes to managing the economic recovery
China’s consumption growth and property investment slowed in November, as concerns remain over the sluggish state of the…
Iceland’s New Coalition: A Political Shift in Government
The Social Democratic Party of Iceland, having secured its position as the leading party in November’s parliamentary…
New World Disorder Is Disrupting Business as Usual
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Bank of Korea board members see need to respond to slowing economy, minutes show
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s monetary policy board members said there was a need to respond quickly and…
Stocks will end 2025 lower due to sticky inflation, economic slowdown, Stifel predicts
The stock market will end 2025 lower than its current levels, according to Stifel chief investment strategist Barry…
Nuclear and Renewable Energy Stocks Have Lost Their Shine
After a strong run for some energy stocks in the fall, the rally fell flat this week with…
Australia’s economy growing at slowest pace in decades, propped up by government spending
Australia’s economy grew by 0.3 per cent in the September quarter, and 0.8 per cent over the year,…
Icelanders Head to Polls in Election Centered on Economy
(Bloomberg) — Icelanders are heading to the voting booths in a snap parliamentary election on Saturday that looks…
Singapore’s MAS Warns of Rising Trade and Geopolitical Tensions
Singapore’s central bank warned of global monetary policy uncertainty in the face of increased trade friction and geopolitical…