Power cuts have hit South Africa’s labour market hard: the biggest...
Access to electricity – measured by the share of individuals who use electricity as their main energy source – has significantly improved in lower-income...
The Digital Cooperation Organization launches “EconomiX” magazine to enhance knowledge sharing...
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), a global multilateral organization committed to enabling digital prosperity for all by accelerating the sustainable and inclusive growth of...
Harnessing Innovation toward Africa’s Inclusive Growth
In today's interconnected world, the power of innovation stands out as a transformative force capable of driving Africa towards greater inclusive growth and development....
Let a Hundred Flowers Bloom in Africa
In 1956 Mao Zedong, in a speech encouraging Chinese society to embrace diverse points of view, said, ‘‘Let a hundred flowers bloom, let a...
German business climate worse than expected; euro/pound under pressure
The improvement in Germany's business climate stalled in May, according to data released by Ifo. The index remained at the same level of 89.3...
Inflation slows in April
The Consumer Price Index, or inflation, has slightly slowed to some 5.2% in April – down from 5.3% in March and 5.6% in February.
This...
Upbeat PMIs brought buyers back into the Euro
Preliminary estimates of European business activity indices noted an overall acceleration in the Eurozone economy better than expected, helping the Euro find temporary support...
UK Inflation distanced the expected rate cut
Inflation in the UK exceeded forecasts, making traders and investors cautious about the prospects for policy easing in the coming months.
Consumer prices rose by...
The dollar index clings to the uptrend
The US dollar is not giving up without a fight, gaining for the second day in a row against a basket of major currencies....
More than 11 million people are unemployed in South Africa
The unemployment rate reached 32.1%, according to the latest report from Stats SA.
Unemployment, a long-standing issue in many nations, not only represents an economic...
German industrial production slide brings closer ECB’s rate cut
German industrial production continues to decline. The rate of contraction in March was slightly better than the average forecasts but maintained the downward trend.
The...
US indices are heading towards highs
US indices have been gaining daily since the beginning of May. They have found strength amid relatively weak job reports and quite upbeat quarterly...
