There’s a shocking disparity between how high-income and low-income earners feel about the economy

Americans have vastly different views of the economy — and the divergence is being driven in part by income bracket, data shows. Higher-income consumers were more likely to report stronger economic confidence readings when asked to consider the...

SA economy expands by 0.8% in Q2

The South African economy expanded by 0.8% in quarter two of 2025, slightly exceeding the expectations of pundits. The key industries driving the growth were manufacturing and mining. According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), consumer...

Sharjah Economy Grows 8.4% Driven by Real Estate and Transport

Robust Economic Growth in Sharjah The economy of Sharjah has shown impressive resilience, expanding by 8.4% in 2024, nearly tripling the global average growth rate of 3%. This remarkable increase underscores Sharjah’s position as a leading...

Zambia-Malawi maize importation: A crucial move to safeguard Malawi’s food security, economic stability

The decision by the Malawian government to import 200,000 metric tonnes of maize from Zambia has ignited considerable debate among economic experts, with some questioning its wisdom and potential impact on local producers. However, a closer,...

President Dan: Each of the sanctions packages has affected Russia economically

Friday, October 24, 2025 Each of the sanctions packages has affected Russia economically, Romania's President Nicusor Dan said on Thursday before attending a European Council summit. He said that the passage of the 19th package of sanctions "is a...

Ghana’s Economy in Transition — Stability, Informality, and the Search for Real Growth

Ghana’s economy appears to be entering a new phase of cautious stability — one defined by moderate inflation, a stronger cedi, yet a persistent undercurrent of informality and structural weakness that continues to test the resilience of both...

'Can't Pay Rent, Can't Buy a Shirt': US City Leaders Sound Alarm as Federal Shutdown Hits Local Economies

As the federal government shutdown surpasses two weeks, cities across the United States are experiencing severe economic and social repercussions. Families reliant on federal pay are struggling to meet basic expenses, small businesses are seeing...

Bank of Ireland upgrades Irish economic forecast

Bank of Ireland has revised upwards its forecast for growth for the economy. It comes after a similar move by Goodbody Stockbrokers earlier this week. Bank of Ireand predicts the domestic economy will expand by 3.4% this year and 2.6% in 2026. It...

Zanu PF’s resolutions: Opportunities, challenges for Zimbabwe’s economy

Zanu PF’s resolutions: Opportunities, challenges for Zimbabwe’s economy ON October 18, 2025, the Zanu PF Annual National People’s Conference in Mutare concluded with a series of resolutions aimed at accelerating Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 agenda of...

Business : Seven Economic Deliverables Fully Completed, Another Five To Be Delivered By 47th ASEAN Summit -- Tengku Zafrul

By Zufazlin Baharuddin KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Seven Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) have been fully completed, with another five expected to be delivered by the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, bringing the total to twelve...

Timor-Leste Hopes To Expand Trade, Economy Through Participation In 26th AECC Meeting

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste is seeking to expand the country’s trade and economy through its participation in the 26th ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) Meeting today, said Deputy Prime...

Takaichi pledges to build strong economy with fiscal stimulus

In her first policy speech at the Diet, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi underscored her determination to create economic growth through aggressive public spending. “We need to build a strong economy before doing anything else,” Takaichi, who is...

General : Timor-Leste Hopes To Expand Trade, Economy Through Participation In 26th AECC Meeting

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste is seeking to expand the country’s trade and economy through its participation in the 26th ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) Meeting today, said Deputy Prime...

Moody’s Warns Political Risks Threaten Turkey’s Economic Gains

Fri 24 Oct 2025 | 08:18 AM Moody's tower in New York Credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has warned that rising political tensions in Turkey risk undermining the country’s recent economic progress, as a renewed judicial campaign...

President calls on private sector to join forces in tackling socio-economic challenges

Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on the private sector to join forces with the government in tackling Namibia’s critical socio-economic challenges: unemployment, poverty and inequality. “The persistent socio-economic...

Singapore To Explore Collaboration With Malaysia, Indonesia To Boost Economic Zones -- Singapore DPM Gan

By Siti Radziah Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Singapore is exploring a tripartite collaboration with Malaysia and Indonesia to attract investors and businesses to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as well as Batam,...

On behalf of the UAE President, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi leads UAE delegation at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in the Republic of Korea

ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is to lead the UAE delegation in the Republic of Korea...

All eyes on CPI report after weeks of economic data blackout

Andrii DodonovInvestors will finally get some official economic data from the government, with the Consumer Price Index report due for release this morning, even as the federal shutdown has dragged on for more than three weeks. Economists largely...

NEC endorses roadmap for $1 trillion economy by 2030

• Measures to strengthen macroeconomic reforms, security • Expands oil theft committee to cover solid minerals The National Economic Council (NEC), during its 153rd meeting yesterday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, approved a comprehensive...

Azerbaijan, China’s Shaanxi province strengthen economic and trade cooperation

A round table titled “Economic and trade cooperation between China’s Shaanxi Province and Azerbaijan” was held in Baku, organized by the Export and Investment Promotion Agency – AZPROMO, as part of the visit by the delegation of the Shaanxi...