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Peru's Dysfunctional Politics Are an Economic Time Bomb
Peru has gone through three presidents since October, yet markets have largely yawned: Country risk has edged up only marginally, credit default swaps remain well below their five-year average and the currency has even gained against the dollar.
US inflation soars in March as war on Iran drives economy into uncertainty
US inflation soared in March amid the US-Israel war with Iran, with prices up 0.9% compared to last month and 3.3% over the year, according to new data released Friday. The spike in the consumer price index (CPI), which measures the price of a…
Asian economies face 'formidable test' as Middle East conflict drags on: ADB
Economic growth across Asia is likely to slow even if oil prices stabilise in the coming months, as the impact of war in the Middle East ripples through industries from manufacturing to tourism, according to the Asian Development Bank. The US and…
Asia economic growth to slow even if oil stabilizes, ADB warns
Economic growth across Asia will likely slow even if oil prices stabilize in the coming months, as the impact of war in the Middle East ripples through industries from manufacturing to tourism, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The…
Is oil crisis just the start of economic pain for Hongkongers?
Hong Kong bus company boss Martin Lau feels overwhelmed as he attempts every option possible to minimise mounting losses wrought by runaway fuel prices. He has done everything he can think of, from trying to reduce services to doing his own repairs…
DoorDash data offers snapshot of economy voters are feeling ahead of midterms
A new DoorDash report tracking millions of purchases shows inflation cooling ahead of the midterms, though the cost of everyday essentials still varies widely across the country. The findings offer a closer look at how those shifts are playing out…
March inflation report to offer first glimpse of Iran war's economic impact
The U.S. is about to get an initial glimpse into how the economy has begun absorbing the war with Iran. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release March's Consumer Price Index report Friday, detailing last month's inflation. Wall Street analysts…
'Economic civil war': States push laws to shield oil and gas companies from accountability
Across the country, Republican-led state legislatures are passing a slate of laws that effectively shield oil and gas companies from legal claims that they are responsible for the destruction and mounting toll caused by climate change. Fifteen laws…
Artemis II, 'Moon Joy' and the Future of the Lunar Economy
Never miss an episode. Follow The Big Take daily podcast today. Need a little ‘moon joy'? Over the past eight days, four astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission have been flying through the cosmos, breaking records for human spaceflight and…
Economic growth downgraded to 0.5 percent in fourth quarter of 2025
U.S. economic growth slowed more than previously expected during the fourth quarter of last year, according to new government data. The Commerce Department reported on Thursday that real gross domestic product (GDP) from last October, November and…
Iran's economy was weak before the war, now it's worse
Even before the war in sanctions-hit Iran, inflation was running at nearly 50 percent and anger over the economy had fuelled massive anti-government protests. After more than five weeks of conflict, problems have only mounted. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…
Anwar: National economic issues more important than Rafizi
PKR president Anwar Ibrahim has declined to comment on a challenge from his former deputy Rafizi Ramli for the party to sack him if his actions are found to have violated its constitution. The latest challenge was issued by the Pandan MP today…
Dispute resolution as the foundation for Hong Kong's IP economy | Empowering and Connecting Asia and Africa | Nick Chan
The intellectual property economy continues to offer bright spots and shows solid resilience. Creativity brings traffic, and traffic converts into fan spending, extending into exhibitions, pop-up events, and co-branded merchandise. While the United…
Geopolitical Risks Make Asia's Economic Outlook Highly Uncertain, ADB Says
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Middle East Conflict Testing Asia's Economic Mettle, ADB Says
Asia-Pacific economies face a challenging time ahead as the fallout of the Middle East conflict threatens to fan inflation and curb growth, the Asian Development Bank says in its latest outlook. “The conflict in the Middle East places…
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