Consumers’ minds matter. A consumer sentiment index measures the degree to which individuals feel optimistic about their ability to make purchases in the near future. When assessing the economy as a whole and an individual’s...
The agreement should be viewed as a stopgap measure that gives Pakistan time and some resources needed to pull its economy back from the verge of default, say experts. Irfan Ali, a 22-year-old resident of...
India released its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for Q4FY2023 on May 31, 2023; 6.1% real GDP growth in Q4:2022-2023 is a magnificent performance. Even with an array of downside global risk and uncertainties in...
At the end of April, India officially became the world’s most populous nation. With a fast-growing economy and a young population, will there be an economic bonus to add to the potent symbolic one? According...
Nigeria is Africa’s biggest oil producer. But the lack of operational oil refineries has left the industry in crisis, forcing the country to import fuel. Economists say the next government needs to diversify the economy....
Record inflation, high debt levels and weak currencies sent the cost of living soaring in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa throughout the year. When Richard Gbewornyo graduated as a videographer in Accra, he was ready to...
Lebanon is in the midst of a currency crisis and has devalued its local currency. But implementing a new exchange rate policy is set to have catastrophic consequences on people’s daily lives. Lina Boubess, 62,...
The euro has fallen to a 20-year low threatening to inflict further pain on an economy that’s already having to contend with a surge in inflation. And the bad news is that the common currency’s...
Ukraine’s central bank has been de facto printing money to pay its troops, but the measure is unsustainable. More international support is vital, but how much new cash could be raised domestically? As the war against...
The US and Taiwan seem willing to set aside bilateral trade irritants and boost commercial ties as relations with China deteriorate. The United States announced on Wednesday that it will begin formal negotiations with Taiwan on...
Beijing this week slashed interest rates to boost demand after its zero-COVID policy and a property crash rocked the economy. China’s woes will hurt global growth but could also help to cool inflation. As growth...
Researchers at Yale University say the Russian economy is suffering massive damage due to Western sanctions, despite Moscow downplaying the effect. Sanctions on Russia are taking a heavy toll on the economy, despite Moscow’s assertion that the...
