Tokyo inflation jump raises expectations for Bank of Japan rate hike
Tokyo inflation rose sharply in December, and with it rose the expectations of a Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest rate hike in early 2024. Consumer prices in the Japanese capital…
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Brazil unemployment hits record low of 6.1%: positive year-end outlook
Brazil celebrates a milestone in job opportunities as the country achieves a record unemployment rate of 6.l% marking a positive trend, in the labour market during the last quarter of…
UK’s GDP per head closer to Guyana than US by 2039, CEBR economists warn
Britain’s economic trajectory shows signs of stagnation, according to new research from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), which predicts that UK living standards will increasingly diverge from…
Recap 2024: Trump’s triumph, Bitcoin’s comeback and geopolitical turmoil
As 2024 draws to a close, it is clear that the year has been marked by seismic shifts across politics, economics, technology, and geopolitics. From groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence…
US holiday retail sales 2024: what drove the unexpected surge?
Holiday retail sales in the United States in 2024 outpaced forecasts, with consumers flocking to last-minute online deals and convenient shopping options like curbside pickup and free delivery. Despite inflationary…
Manmohan Singh, Indian ex-PM, dies at 92: his journey from a technocrat to a transformative leader
Dr Manmohan Singh, India’s 14th Prime Minister, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi. He was 92 years old.…
South Korean parliament impeaches acting President Han Duck-soo: here’s why
South Korea’s parliament has impeached acting President Han Duck-soo, deepening the nation’s political uncertainty as suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol faces trial over his controversial imposition of martial law. The…
What can we expect in 2025? Ipsos survey shows climate and the economy remain top concerns
The past few years have demonstrated how quickly events can evolve. While some remain unpredictable, others can be anticipated. Ipsos recently conducted a survey involving over 23,700 participants from 33…
What trends dominated the commodity market in 2024?
The commodity markets in 2024 experienced wild swings from gold prices touching record highs to cocoa emerging as the best performer in the complex. The year saw growing conflicts in…
The times they are a-changin: How the world readies for another Trump presidency
Like Bob Dylan’s prophetic The Times They Are A-Changin’, the global political landscape faces a seismic shift as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in January 2025,…