Tag: economic

What’s driving the Canadian dollar to appreciate against the U.S. dollar?

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
After weakness was displayed during the 1st half of this year, analysts say that the outlook for the longer...

31 African Countries Need External Food Assistance as Conflict, Climate Shocks, and Economic Pressures Deepen Food Insecurity

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
At least 31 African countries are expected to require external assistance for food due to the current food insecurity...

Canadian Dollar Outlook Improves as Economic Growth Narrows Gap With U.S. Performance

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
A Reuters poll reflected that the Canadian dollar may enter a holding pattern in coming months before notching moderate...

Is Canada Heading Out of an Economic Slump? Early Q2 2026 Data Shows Signs of Recovery

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
According to economists parsing the latest gross domestic product (GDP) figures, early signs of an economic rebound in the...

Will NZ’s First AI Data Centre Bring Economic Benefits or Create Environmental Challenges?

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
The planned NZD 3.5 (USD 2.03) billion data centre in the South Island's Makarewa has raised concerns about energy,...

China Accelerates Government Infrastructure Spending Plan as Economic Growth Faces Pressure

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Economists and one government adviser predicted that China may stabilise its economic growth during this year. This is by...
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African Nations Rethink Sovereign Policy Controls as World Bank, IMF Debt Pressures Mount

Lead_Story Rakshithan Mahendran -
Across Africa, developing countries are actively considering the difficult trade-offs of entering low-interest, concessional financing deals with global multilateral...

West African Bloc Opens New Nigeria HQ, Urges Shift to Local Production

Lead_Story Rakshithan Mahendran -
The ultra-modern permanent headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been officially inaugurated in Abuja,...

China’s bold new economic corridor could be a new headache for India!

Asia Sarojini P -
India (Commonwealth Union)_ China’s plan to construct a China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor has posed a fresh strategic challenge for India...

UK–Barbados Relations Enter New Phase as Leaders Discuss Climate Finance, Crime and Economic Growth

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The British premier, Keir Starmer, welcomed Barbados premier Mia Mottley to Downing Street on Thursday, 25 June ’26. This...

Kenya Prepares for New Protests on Second Anniversary of Gen Z Youth Movement

Africa Rakshithan Mahendran -
Two years after a wave of mass youth-led protests convulsed Kenya’s political landscape, thousands of citizens are preparing to...

UK’s Monthly Economic Review – June ‘26

Business Roshan Abayasekara -
GDP data reflects a strong start to the year for the British economy. However, the Middle East conflict is...

Why Lagos is Africa’s Proof of Economic Transformation – Keynote by Commonwealth Secretary-General

News from the CWEIC Roshan Abayasekara -
Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon. Shirley Botchwey delivered the keynote address at the Invest Lagos 3.0 Conference, held on Monday, June...

Canada’s Population Outflow Surges as Economic Strain and Policy Shifts Bite

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Eleven of the thirteen provinces, excluding the territories, reported double-digit year-over-year increases in the number of residents leaving the...

Canadian Economic Recovery Gains Momentum as OECD Raises Outlook for 2026 and 2027

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
After Canada’s economy slipped into a technical recession at the end of May ’26, a new outlook by the...

The Commonwealth Advantage Explained: Why India Could Become a Global Economic Leader by 2050

Features Research Staff -
Exploring how India could emerge as the leading economic power within the Commonwealth by 2050, leveraging what is known...