Thursday, June 18, 2026
Economy
US Fed set to hold rates steady in the face of Trump pressure
Washington (AFP) - The US central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged for a fourth straight policy meeting...
US Fed set to hold rates steady in the face of Trump pressure
Washington (AFP) - The US central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged for a fourth straight policy meeting...
As NATO ups defence spending, can Europe produce the weapons?
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - NATO leaders meeting in The Hague this month look set to agree to a major increase...
Betraying the revolution: Cuban students reject dollarization
Havana (AFP) - It took a steep hike in mobile internet tariffs to unleash a rebellion among Cuban students on...
As NATO ups defence spending, can Europe produce the weapons?
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - NATO leaders meeting in The Hague this month look set to agree to a major increase...
Trump moves to block California electric cars program
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed resolutions blocking California's landmark efforts to phase out gas-powered cars...
Niger-Benin border standoff deepens as trade collapse bites
Cotonou (Benin) (AFP) - Nearly two years after Niger's military seized power and the border with Benin was shut, tensions...
March quake to drive 2.5% drop in Myanmar GDP, says World Bank
Yangon (AFP) - Myanmar's economy is set to shrink 2. 5 percent in the 2025/26 financial year, largely as a...
UK economy shrinks in April as US tariffs kick in
London (AFP) - Britain's economy shrank more than expected in April following a tax hike on UK businesses and a...
Niger-Benin border standoff deepens as trade collapse bites
Cotonou (Benin) (AFP) - Nearly two years after Niger's military seized power and the border with Benin was shut, tensions...
We bring the world economy to you. Get the latest news and insights on the global economy, from trade and finance to technology and innovation.