Tag: Inflation

One Strait, Global Impact: Why Hormuz Tensions Could Hit Every Wallet

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has given one of their strongest warnings yet to Iran regarding any attempts from...

Bank of Canada Rate Decision: Will Policymakers Stay on Hold Despite Oil-Driven Inflation Risks?

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Economists believe that the Bank of Canada (BoC) is widely expected to retain rates on hold on Wednesday 25...

Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Drive Oil Shock: Is the World Facing Inflation, Not a Supply Chain Collapse?

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
The escalating conflict in Iran, involving US and Israeli strikes on Iranian facilities, has triggered the largest oil market...

British Inflation Hits One-Year Low at 3% as Markets Price in BoE Easing

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
British inflation fell to its lowest since March ’25, according to official data. This added to expectations of an...

From Holding to Cutting? The Bank of England’s Close Call Signals a Shift in Strategy

Europe Hafsah -
(Commonwealth_Europe) The Bank of England opted to hold interest rates steady on Thursday, a move that revealed just how...

Bahrain’s Secret Sauce: Ditching Oil and Winning Big

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Alright, let’s ditch the suit and tie and just talk like normal people for a second. Bahrain’s economy? Man,...
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Is Canada on the Brink of Recession? The Bank of Canada’s Shocking Pause Raises Big Questions

Canada and Caribbean Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth The Bank of Canada has chosen to hold its key policy interest rate at 2.75%, pausing for the first...

Gamers Stunned as Console Prices Skyrocket Overnight!

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced an increase in the recommended retail price of its PlayStation 5 (PS5) console in...

Nigeria’s Economy in Freefall: How Did Africa’s Giant Lose 72% of Its Wealth?

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer and home to over 200 million people, is grappling with...

Nigeria’s Desperate Struggle: The Shocking 65% Drop in GDP That’s Devastating Millions!

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer and home to over 200 million people, is grappling with...

Revolutionary Labour Migration Policy: How Malta’s Bold Move Could Transform Its Economy!

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
(Commonwealth_Europe) The Labour Party issued a statement highlighting the government’s progress in the public consultation process surrounding the Malta...

Australia Wants Lower Interest Rates—But Could That Backfire on the Economy?

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
There has been a growing push to persuade the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to reduce interest rates. However,...

Tax Hikes, Cost Pressures, and Inflation: Can UK Businesses Stay Afloat?

Europe admin -
(Commonwealth_Europe) Many businesses in the UK are facing intense financial pressure, with more than half planning to raise prices...

Will the CBN’s Rate Hike Derail Nigeria’s Market Rally?

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _The Nigerian stock market faced a significant setback, shedding N209 billion in market capitalization on Wednesday...

What Would a Trump Comeback Mean for Australia’s Economy?

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
The potential re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. President could introduce significant changes to the global economy, with various...

Can New Zealand Avoid a Recession? Service Sector Slump and China’s Deflation Raise Concerns

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
New Zealand's economy continues to face significant challenges, with one of the main concerns being the ongoing contraction in...