Impact of Iran-Israel conflict on Stocks, Gold and Bitcoin
Apr 15, 2024 09:09 am UTC| Research & Analysis Economy
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Japan Posts 7.7% Growth in Machinery Orders
Apr 15, 2024 04:13 am UTC| Business Economy
In a striking development that looks set to invigorate Japans economic prospects, a key gauge of capital spending in the country has seen its most significant jump in over a year. According to Cabinet Office data released...
Why Africa can be the beating heart of South Korea’s technology industry
Apr 11, 2024 10:24 am UTC| Economy Insights & Views
Tshepo Ncube, Head: International Coverage and Bhavtik Vallabhjee, Head: Power, Utilities Infrastructure at Absa CIB reflect on their recent visit to South Korea, examining why investors in the region have their eyes set...
How cuts to marginal income tax could boost the UK’s stagnant economic growth
Apr 08, 2024 06:12 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
The British prime minister recently claimed the UK economy has turned a corner. Rishi Sunak said inflation figures were encouraging, and proclaimed that 2024 would be the year Britain bounces back. According to his...
A sustainable future begins at ground level
Apr 01, 2024 03:49 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a call to action in global partnership. By 2023 it appears that our progress has been far from satisfactory in achieving these...
Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing
Apr 01, 2024 03:48 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant yet challenging course for Africas digital economy fits into the broader trade agreement,...
Mar 25, 2024 07:46 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy Business
Shifting Australias electricity sector to low-carbon technologies and closing coal plants is vital to tackling climate change. But such transitions are easier said than done. People and economies are often deeply...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects