Keywords: Economy


Brazil’s economy expected to strengthen in first quarter of 2026

Brazil’s economy is expected to have recorded stronger growth during the first quarter of 2026, supported mainly by improved industrial activity and resilient performance in the services sector. Economic analysts forecast that the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded more rapidly......

Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts form first ride-share union in the United States

In a historic development for the gig economy in the United States, ride-share drivers working for companies such as Uber and Lyft have officially formed a union in Massachusetts. This marks the first time such workers have gained state-recognized collective representation in the country. The newly......

Morocco records strong rise in new business registrations during 2026

Morocco registered 25,520 new businesses during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting sustained entrepreneurial activity across trade, construction, and service sectors. Data released by the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property showed that corporate entities continued to dominate the......

Senegal appoints economist Lo as prime minister after Sonko dismissal

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as the country's new prime minister on Sunday, selecting a 60-year-old economist and former senior official at the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) to lead the government three days after dismissing his former political......

JPMorgan sees end of goldilocks economy amid Iran war

The global economy is losing the conditions that once defined a “goldilocks” scenario of steady growth and moderate inflation, according to economists at JPMorgan. The bank links this shift to the ongoing war in Iran, which has disrupted energy markets and created a persistent shock across......

Trump promotes White House ballroom project while downplaying economic concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly promoted the construction of a new White House ballroom, presenting it as a key legacy project, while critics accuse him of minimizing the economic difficulties faced by American households. Standing near the construction site in Washington, D.C., the president......

Mexico and the European Union move toward a new trade era

Mexico and the European Union are preparing to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and reducing dependence on the United States market. The agreement marks a major step in the relationship between both partners as they seek greater trade diversification......

Aziz Akhannouch opens national forum on investment and Moroccans abroad in Tangier

Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch opened the national forum on investment and Moroccans living abroad, held under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The forum focused on a national strategy to transform diaspora remittances into productive investment that supports growth and job creation. The......

Japan’s inflation slows down in April

Inflation in Japan slowed in April despite ongoing concerns over rising energy prices and global economic uncertainty. According to official government statistics released on Friday, consumer inflation reached 1.4% year-on-year, compared with 1.8% recorded in March. The latest figures suggest that price......