UK Jobless Rate Rises Amid Economic Headwinds
The UK unemployment rate increased to 5.0% in early 2026, signaling growing economic distress and potential job cuts.
19 May 2026
G7 Finance Chiefs Confront Inflation Reality
Global finance chiefs acknowledge a persistent inflation shock, complicating economic outlooks and interest rate decisions.
19 May 2026
Bolivia Faces Clashes as Food Shortages Ignite Protests
Violent clashes erupt in Bolivia as food shortages fuel widespread protests against President Paz's government.
19 May 2026
Poland Central Bank Cautious on Inflation, Signals Readiness to Act
Poland's Central Bank is prepared to tackle inflation but will carefully assess the economic outlook before making policy changes.
18 May 2026
Global Stocks Slide as Oil Jumps and Rate-Hike Bets Rise
Global markets declined due to inflation fears from Middle East tensions, driving up oil prices and increasing US interest rate hike expectations.
15 May 2026
US job growth beats forecasts for a second month as unemployment holds at 4.3%
US job creation exceeded forecasts for the second month in a row, with 115,000 jobs added in April and the unemployment rate holding at 4.3%.
08 May 2026
South Korea's Inflation Ticks Up to 2.6% in April
South Korea inflation accelerated to 2.6% in April, primarily driven by a surge in global energy costs that are impacting the domestic economy.
06 May 2026
US Farm Costs Climb, Squeezing Rural Economies
Rising US farm costs, fueled by a conflict in the Middle East, are pushing agricultural bankruptcies to new highs and creating political challenges.
04 May 2026
Pakistan's Economic Stability Plan Awaits IMF Nod
Pakistan expects IMF board approval for a $1.2B loan on May 8, shifting focus to international bond markets over bilateral aid.
29 Apr 2026
Car Owners Underwater as Auto Debt Soars
Auto negative equity hit record levels in Q1, with about 30% of trade-ins underwater and average shortfalls near $7,200.
26 Apr 2026
Zimbabwe Currency Chief Pushes to Bolster ZiG's Value
Zimbabwe ZiG chief says the currency is undervalued, citing reserve backing near 15 per dollar versus an official 25–28 range.
20 Apr 2026
Inflation Report in Focus as Oil Tops $97
Inflation report expectations center on March CPI at 0.9% m/m and 3.3% y/y as Brent tops $97 and markets track Middle East talks.
10 Apr 2026
Goldman: AI Job Loss Creates Decades of Lower Earnings
Goldman says AI job loss could mirror past tech shocks, with a 3% real wage hit and weaker income growth lasting up to a decade.
07 Apr 2026
Colombian economy struggles despite high oil prices
Colombia’s fuel subsidies are widening a multi‑billion‑dollar deficit as oil prices rise, forcing pump-price hikes and raising inflation and rating risks.
29 Mar 2026
