Keywords: Economy


Canada retail sales rise in February with continued growth expected in March

Retail sales in Canada recorded a moderate increase in February, reflecting steady consumer activity and offering a positive signal for the country’s economic outlook. According to official data, retail sales rose by 0.7% compared to January, reaching approximately 72 billion Canadian dollars.......

Ferzy launches in Morocco to boost waste sorting and green jobs

Morocco has taken a new step in its environmental transition with the rollout of Ferzy in Casablanca, a mobile system designed to improve waste sorting and public engagement. The initiative, led by the Association Bahri, responds to growing pressure on urban waste systems as cities across Africa face......

Putin delays VAT payments as Russia’s economy weakens

Russia’s fiscal position has deteriorated sharply in early 2026, forcing the government to introduce emergency measures as revenues fall and spending rises. The federal budget deficit reached 4.6 trillion rubles, or about 58.8 billion dollars, in the first quarter alone, already exceeding the full......

Hiring intentions in France fall by 6.5% in 2026 amid economic slowdown

Hiring intentions among companies in France are expected to decline by 6.5% in 2026 compared to the previous year, according to a recent survey published by France Travail. The study indicates that recruitment plans have dropped to approximately 2.27 million, marking the lowest level since 2018 and......

Greece’s travel receipts surge sharply in February

Greece recorded a significant increase in travel-related revenues in February, according to figures released by the country’s central bank. The rise highlights a strong recovery in the tourism sector during the early part of the year. The Bank of Greece reported that travel receipts increased......

M&C Saatchi warns Middle East conflict could impact sports and entertainment sector

British advertising group M&C Saatchi has cautioned that ongoing tensions in the Middle East could weigh heavily on its operations, particularly in the sports, entertainment, and consumer-focused sectors. The warning reflects broader concerns among global firms about how geopolitical instability......

Italy sees modest growth in q1 supported by winter olympics, central bank says

Italy’s economy recorded modest growth during the first quarter of 2026, supported in part by increased activity linked to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, according to recent estimates from the Bank of Italy. In its latest economic bulletin, the central bank indicated that gross domestic......

Walmart’s Flipkart plans foray into India’s ticketing market as live events boom

Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart is preparing to enter India’s growing ticketing market, marking a new expansion move as demand for live entertainment continues to surge across the country. According to sources familiar with the matter, Flipkart plans to begin offering tickets for movies......

London’s ftse 100 edges lower as utilities and miners weigh

The United Kingdom’s main stock index, the FTSE 100, closed slightly lower on Friday as weakness in utilities and mining stocks weighed on overall market performance. The index slipped as investors reacted to pressure across several sectors, particularly utilities, which declined following reports......