Economics
Chile Holds Presidential Runoff With Right-Wing Poised to Clinch Power
Chileans are voting in Sunday’s presidential runoff that’s expected to usher in a new era of hard-right politics in one of Latin America’s most prosperous nations.
Economics
India Tightens Pollution Curbs in New Delhi, Halts Construction
India stepped up anti-pollution curbs in New Delhi and nearby areas after a sudden spike in airborne toxins.
Economics
The Rags-to-Riches Capitalist Behind Britain’s Most Influential Think Tank
Clive Cowdery is arguably the most influential non-politician in UK politics today. His proteges at the Resolution Foundation, a think tank he founded 20...
Economics
Australia Flags $13.3 Billion Savings as Budget Strains Grow
Australia will book A$20 billion ($13.3 billion) in savings in Wednesday’s mid-year budget update as the government works to offset rising spending pressures, Treasurer...
Economics
Senegal’s Debt Steadies on Refinancing Drive, Finance Chief Says
Senegal Finance Minister Cheikh Diba said the country’s key debt indicators are improving as the government leans on local-currency borrowing and what he termed...
Economics
Rich World’s Rate-Cut Momentum Is Fading Away
The final flurry of global monetary policy decisions for 2025 is likely to showcase how the easing cycle in advanced economies either lacks fresh...
Economics
Trump’s AI Bet Clouded by Unemployment and Inflation Fears
Voters are becoming increasingly skeptical about its promise and more worried by its perils.
Economics
Charting the Global Economy: Fractured Fed Lowers US Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate again this week, though details from the meeting highlighted fractures among policymakers that will greet a...
Economics
China to Issue Ultra-Long-Term Special Government Bonds in 2026
China’s finance ministry plans to issue ultra-long-term special government bonds next year, with proceeds used to support major national strategies and security initiatives.
Economics
US Seeks to Broaden Vietnam Defense Ties as Trade Talks Drag On
The US seeks to expand and deepen its defense relationship with Vietnam, according to Washington’s top envoy to the nation, as the two sides...
Economics
Christmas Gloom Mounts With Warning Britons Are Scared to Spend
UK households are hoarding cash rather than spending it because the shocks of the past five years have left them feeling financially insecure, a...
