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After years of decline, the Australian dollar has seen significant recovery in 2025, with a two-cent rally over the past month and an overall increase of more than 6% against the US dollar since the b...
The economic growth of China is showing signs of further deterioration due to a decline in investment activities. This indicates an increasingly challenging environment for the Chinese economy....
Authors Robert Walker and Peter Navarro analyze the underinvestment in America's space program during the Obama-Clinton era, emphasizing a lack of strategic vision as well as economic constraints....
Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of Japan's Democratic Party for the People (DPFP), stated that in case of a snap election due to an early dissolution of the Lower House, it is likely that his party won't appr...
Over the new year period and subsequent three-day holiday, Hong Kong received approximately 660,000 visitors from mainland China, marking a 72% increase from the same period last year. The surge had s...
The article discusses potential stimulus payments that may be issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in January 2026, along with direct deposit relief measures. It also examines any prospective ...
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addressed government staff during her Christmas message, warning that the year ahead will present more significant challenges than the current difficult year. Her...
George Yeo, former Singaporean minister with extensive experience across various sectors including foreign affairs, discusses his views on superpowers facing challenges and the possibility of the US d...
South Korea's non-citizen resident population has reached its highest level with over 1.69 million foreigners as of May 2025, a rise of around 8% from the previous year. This increase is particularly ...
European Union leaders have postponed making a decision regarding the proposal to use frozen Russian assets as an extraordinary loan of €140 billion for Ukraine until their next summit in December....
According to a survey published by the OECD on Monday, Japan’s labor productivity per hour has dropped to ¥5,720 or $60.1, placing it at the 28th position amongst OECD member states....
The article discusses predictions for economic trends in 2026 based on market reactions from 2025. It highlights that although markets focused beyond immediate news of shocks in the past, 2026 could p...
The article emphasizes that failing to lower export taxes may hinder Argentina's economic growth by reducing its potential exports. It suggests that this measure is crucial for stimulating the economy...
Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned during an event that he views positively the performance of Russia's processing industries. No specific details or economic data were provided in the article...
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi emphasizes economic security, highlighting both pre-existing commitments and current responsibilities as the nation's leader....
The article discusses how the current stock market trends are shifting away from technology companies dominating performance to other sectors gaining prominence. This phenomenon is referred to as 'The...
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po faces a budget decision in the coming financial year with calls for increased spending despite forecasted public finances surplus. Chan needs support as...
According to an industry CEO, the year 2025 saw record-breaking activity in bond issuance on the stock exchanges of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, with companies raising nearly €2 billion through the...
In 2025, courts declared bankruptcy for 154 companies, marking a decrease of 14 cases from the previous year....
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement, despite its potential benefits, may only add 0.05 percent to the EU's economy and has led to significant political disagreements within Europe....
Japanese household spending adjusted for inflation increased by 2.9% year-over-year, driven primarily by expenditures on automobiles and communication services....
Leaders recognize low domestic consumption as an issue but might lack effective measures to boost spending....
Under economist Muhammad Yunus’s interim government following the collapse of Sheikh Hasina's regime, Bangladesh inherited a banking sector in dire straits with non-performing loans exceeding 1.7 tril...
The article discusses the challenges in rehabilitating Venezuela's energy sector and increasing its oil exports, emphasizing that fixing the country's economic problems will not be a swift process....
Despite experiencing one of its best performances since 2009 in recent times, Wall Street faces skepticism about sustaining such gains into the future as it moves deeper into 2026....
Hong Kong experienced a 25 percent increase in visitors on New Year’s Eve compared to the previous year despite skipping its traditional fireworks display due to a fire incident. Bars and hotels benef...
Estonia experienced a slight decrease in registered unemployed individuals in 2025 compared to the previous two years, indicating potential early-stage economic recovery....
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicates that former U.S. President Donald Trump views the economic recovery of Ukraine, along with job creation within the country, as a top priority....
An expert commentary discusses U.S. President Donald Trump's critical remarks about Nigeria, suggesting they are a pretext for deeper U.S. involvement in the country's economic affairs as Nigeria hold...
The article discusses the impact of poor political decision-making on Slovakia and its citizens. It criticizes recent policies that have negatively affected the country's economy and public sentiment....
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated his openness towards establishing a free economic zone in the eastern part of Ukraine, provided that this idea is voted on by the electorate. The ...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed openness to establishing free economic zones within Ukraine as part of broader efforts to boost the country's economy and attract foreign investme...
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po announced that the opening of the Central Kowloon Bypass and planned expansions in road and rail infrastructure over the next few years will enhance Hong Kong's com...
During a rally in North Carolina, President Trump focused on addressing economic concerns with recent CPI data while avoiding questions about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal....
In response to Russia's economic slowdown and the steepest drop in annual inflation this year, reaching 6.6 percent in November, down from 7.7 percent in October, the Russian Central Bank has cut its ...
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that state regulation of market prices can be dangerous, implying potential negative economic consequences from such practices....
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the unemployment rate in Russia has reached historically low levels, indicating robust job security and economic stability....
Richard Tice, a deputy of Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, has proposed replacing Britain’s fiscal watchdog with a rotating panel of economic experts to produce forecasts....
Pawut Tangtai, nephew of ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, is running as a candidate for the Pheu Thai Party. He aims to build on his family's political legacy by both appealing to loyal supporter...
A proposal suggests that relocating the residence of Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederick to Greenland could bolster the country's economy and political importance....
According to Risto Vahimets of Ellex Raidla, Estonia's business transaction market showed signs of revival last year despite previous turbulence....
New passenger car sales in Estonia for December remained consistent with previous months but dropped by almost half overall in the year....
The recently elected members of Japan’s Upper House have an average asset value of approximately ¥30.82 million (around $257,614). Notably, the number of lawmakers with assets valued at or above ¥100 ...
Kelantan, Malaysia plans to issue licences for small-scale gold panning to help low-income residents as gold prices remain high. Applications opened on January 1st allowing citizens to pan manually in...
The article titled 'KEEP OUR MONEY HERE' urges for financial resources to be retained domestically rather than being sent abroad....
According to claims made by an unspecified source referred to as MTG, supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump are feeling increasingly disillusioned and are considering collective action such...
The Bank of Japan reports a continuing decline in physical currency circulation as consumers increasingly opt for digital and cashless payment methods....
Venezuela has 17.5 million barrels of crude oil stranded in vessels in Caribbean waters due to a lack of storage capacity and funding issues affecting the state-run oil company PDVSA....
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reconsidering the country's rice policy, shifting towards aligning production with market demand, a move that contrasts with her predecessor's strategies. Thi...
A summary of the most notable interviews conducted by FP Live this year, which featured Europe's top diplomat and an economic influencer from Generation Z....