Less Spending Not Necessarily Way to Cut Deficit, Ramaphosa Says
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said lower spending is “not necessarily” the answer to the country’s fiscal challenges,
2023-09-03 01:23
Hurricane Idalia survivors can request disaster relief, but it's not always easy to get
Hurricane Idalia is over, but the rebuilding effort has just begun. Residents in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas can access federal, state and local assistance, as well as aid from nonprofit and charitable groups, to help them contend with storm damage to their homes, vehicles and other property.
2023-09-01 19:19
IMF sees interest rates remaining high for 'quite some time' - Gopinath
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON Emerging markets face a more volatile and uncertain future, and must rebuild fiscal buffers,
2023-09-01 17:16
Oligopolies Curb Nigeria’s Efforts to Tame Inflation, Study Says
Reforms are needed in Nigeria to increase competition and reduce the ability of large and dominant firms to
2023-09-01 15:48
What a doctor's death in a lift tells us about Africa's debt crisis
Nigeria spends twice as much on debt repayments than on health and education combined, a report says.
2023-09-01 09:29
Asia Stocks Set for Mixed Open After August Tumble: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Asia were set for a mixed start to September after a muted session on Wall Street
2023-09-01 07:56
Hurricane Idalia's price tag could reach $20 billion, according to Moody's Analytics
Hurricane Idalia caused billions of dollars in damage, but the price tag won't be nearly as high as other major hurricanes, Moody's Analytics said Thursday.
2023-09-01 02:28
South Africa producer inflation slows to 2.7% y/y in July
JOHANNESBURG South Africa's producer inflation slowed to 2.7% year on year in July from 4.8% in June, statistics
2023-08-31 17:58
India Exempts Some Nations From Rice Curbs for Food Security
India has permitted some rice shipments to Mauritius, Bhutan and Singapore for food security purposes after the South
2023-08-31 13:56
Asia Stocks Set to Follow US Gains on Fed Outlook: Markets Wrap
Shares in Asia are poised to follow Wall Street gains after US economic reports pointed to slowing growth,
2023-08-31 07:25
Gabon Junta Appoints Army Officer as Transitional President
Soldiers in Gabon appointed the head of the republican guard as the OPEC member state’s new leader, hours
2023-08-31 03:47
Wheat Edges Higher With Signs of Growing World Demand for Grain
Wheat rebounded, breaking a four-day losing streak, amid signs of increasing global grain demand. Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria
2023-08-31 02:15