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Keywords: Economy
Economic losses caused by natural disasters fell sharply during the first half of 2026, reaching an estimated $100 billion, according to an initial assessment by Swiss Re. The figure represents a decline of more than one-third compared with the same period in 2025 and stands about 10% below the average......
The Bank of Japan is showing growing readiness to tighten monetary policy as policymakers become increasingly concerned that inflation could remain above the central bank’s 2% target. A summary of recent discussions revealed that several officials are considering a faster pace of interest-rate......
Europe’s increasingly intense heatwaves are emerging as an economic threat, with extreme temperatures and drought putting pressure on productivity, agriculture and overall economic growth. A report by Dutch sustainable finance bank Triodos estimates that climate-related disruptions could cost......
Chinese financial authorities are taking steps to reduce risks in the stock market after a period of intense volatility and sharp declines. Brokerage firms have reportedly strengthened their checks on investors seeking margin financing or access to options trading. The new measures include closer assessments......
Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis is putting increasing pressure on households as the country moves closer to its next election, with rising prices eroding the purchasing power of workers despite signs of stronger foreign investment. For many Nigerians, higher salaries have failed to keep pace with......
Morocco’s Directorate of Treasury and External Finance (DTFE) has carried out two transactions to place a combined 1.5 billion dirhams ($150 million) in surplus Treasury cash on the financial market. The operations, launched on Friday, form part of the Treasury’s management of available......
Egypt’s annual urban consumer price inflation accelerated to 14.9% in July, up from 14.3% in June, according to data released Monday by Egypt’s state statistics agency CAPMAS. The latest figures point to continued price pressures in the country, although some food and beverage prices declined......
Morocco is preparing to take a major step toward transforming household waste into energy with a large-scale project in Casablanca estimated to require an investment of around €1.3 billion, according to Portuguese energy and circular-economy publication Jornal PT Green. The facility, described......
China’s consumer inflation weakened more than expected in July, highlighting persistent pressure on domestic demand and underscoring the challenges facing policymakers as they seek to strengthen household consumption. The consumer price index (CPI) rose just 0.5% year on year, according to official......