EEconomy Read More Average US long-term mortgage rate edges higher but remains near 2025 lowJanuary 8, 2026 The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week to just above its 2025 low.…
EEconomy Read More Long-term mortgage rate stays near recent low to kick off new yearJanuary 8, 2026 The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week to just above its 2025 low.…
EEconomy Read More Gains in cedi, energy stability to be sustained in 2026 – Finance MinistryJanuary 8, 2026 The cedi recorded notable gains against major international currencies in 2025 The Ministry of Finance has assured that…
EEconomy Read More Slightly more Americans file for jobless benefits in the last week of 2025, but layoffs remain lowJanuary 8, 2026 WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. filings for jobless benefits rose in the last week of 2025 but remain historically…
EEconomy Read More Treasury Secretary Bessent says more Fed rate cuts are ‘only ingredient missing’ for stronger economyJanuary 8, 2026 U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference to unveil the official Trump Accounts website, at…
EEconomy Read More Watch the joyful reactions of Jubilee House staff as Mahama pays them surprise visitsJanuary 8, 2026 Some of the excited staff at Jubilee House during Mahama’s surprise visit to them President John Dramani Mahama,…
EEconomy Read More Japan real wages slide sharply in November, posing a key dilemma for the Bank of JapanJanuary 8, 2026 Summary: Japan real wages fell 2.8% y/y in November Sharp drop in bonus payments weighed on incomes Nominal…
EEconomy Read More Keir Starmer urged to rethink business rate reform to save pubsJanuary 8, 2026 Brian Wheeler,Political reporterand Iain Watson,Political correspondent House of Commons Labour MPs are calling on Sir Keir Starmer to…
EEconomy Read More Alaska can expect moderate job growth this year despite federal impacts, report saysJanuary 8, 2026 Instructor Matt Hackenmiller, left, works with pile driver apprentices who construct a bridge pier and deck project outside…
EEconomy Read More Japan’s Base Pay Growth Holds Steady, Keeping BOJ on Hike PathJanuary 8, 2026 Growth in Japan’s base salaries held firm even as nominal wage gains decelerated sharply, sending mixed signals to…