Fed set to again hold rates steady this week
ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
· Agence France-Presse
Follow the story
Business & Economy
A focused view of neutral reporting on Business & Economy, brought together across publishers.
Explore all topics →
Neutral reports only
Newest first · UTC+11:00Remolona: ‘A’ credit rating still achievable
ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
‘More aggressive’ rate hikes possible
ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for Lakers vs. Rockets
Sports fans who haven’t yet signed up for Kalshi can use the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX for the NBA Playoffs to trade $10 get a $10 welcome promo.
· Sean Treppedi
Israel High Court demands government enforce draft law, revoke benefits from evaders
The High Court of Justice on Sunday ordered the state to take concrete steps within weeks to revoke key financial benefits from draft evaders and to move toward criminal enforcement against ultra-Orthodox (haredi) men who fail to report for military service, in one of the most forceful rulings yet in the long-runnin…
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Cheap spirits, pricey condoms: how war in the Middle East is shifting the way Australians spend
Beyond cutting back on driving, households are slicing deeper into their budgets, with some even forgoing healthcare
· Jonathan Barrett
Turkey Proposes Alternative Energy Corridor as Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Expose Global Vulnerabilities
The statements, views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of this site. This site does not give financial, investment or medical advice.
Russian official says oil market needs months to recover from Hormuz closure
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said he expects it will take several months for the oil market to recover to its previous level, even if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.
· Middleeasteye
Bosses don’t like the sound of a ‘four-day workweek’. Maybe it’s time to rebrand it
Some employers are reluctant to cut workers’ hours but pay them the same – but it just might be the future of work
· Gene Marks
Japan inflation cools demand for vending machine drinks
TOKYO, JAPAN — From post offices and parks to stations and even the summit of Mount Fuji, Japan's vending machines are ubiquitous. But with the rapid pace of inflation cooling demand for their drinks, operators are being forced to rethink the business.
· Agence France-Presse
Downtown Baltimore CRE Crash Signals Deeper Fiscal Crisis Ahead
A localized commercial real estate crash has been spreading through downtown Baltimore City's office market like cancer, with more than $1 billion in property value erased since 2020. The rapid decline of the commercial tax base in the downtown area is colliding with deep structural crises, including violent crime, …
· Tyler Durden
Beijing lashes out at EU after Chinese firms included in latest Russia sanctions
Beijing warned Brussels that the “EU will bear all consequences” after the bloc included Chinese companies in its latest sanctions package against Russia, escalating tensions in an already strained Sino-Europe trade relationship.
· Milena Wälde
Education Ministry says Finance Ministry data gaps blocked High Court update in haredi funding case
The Education Ministry told the High Court of Justice that it could not provide a court-ordered update to the High Court in the ongoing case over funding to ultra-Orthodox (haredi) school networks because the Finance Ministry had not provided the information it needed.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
UAE sets up Dh1bn national fund to support industrial sector | The National
The UAE has set up a Dh1 billion ($272 million) national fund to support the industrial sector, one of the central planks of the country's economic diversification agenda.
· Aarti Nagraj
China's Hengli Petrochemical denies trade with Iran in response to US sanctions
Hengli Petrochemical, one of China's largest independent refiners, denied trade dealings with Iran after the United States imposed sanctions on one of its subsidiaries for allegedly buying Iranian oil.
· Middleeasteye
The great energy pivot: US oil and Chinese solar are the winners in Trump’s war on Iran
Exposure of world’s reliance on Middle East supplies accelerates global shift towards new energy superpowers
· Jillian Ambrose
No quick or easy answers to the global refining crisis as Hormuz blockade continues | The National
Oil and financial markets’ default assumption seems to be that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen to traffic soon. Yet, that is not the status quo. If there is no major action from one of the concerned parties, the near-total strangulation of the waterway continues.
· Robin Mills
New NATO member flags fiscal strain while boosting military aid to Ukraine
Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra has warned of growing pressure on the country’s public finances. The warning comes just days after the government unveiled a multi-year fiscal plan that combines increased military aid to Ukraine with domestic spending cuts.
· RT
Shlomo Group turns to Indian technicians in NIS 50m service-center expansion
Shlomo Group has entered Israel’s garage and vehicle service center market with a planned nationwide network, investing about NIS 50 million to expand independent service infrastructure, the company said in a press release. The company intends to support private customers from the point of vehicle purchase or leasin…
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Cinema Day attracted 201,000 film-goers. How does it stack up against last year?
Annual event was started in Hong Kong after Covid-19 pandemic to help drum up business for industry and is funded by authorities
· Edith Lin
Cinema Day attracted 201,000 film-goers. How does it stack up against last year?
Annual event was started in Hong Kong after Covid-19 pandemic to help drum up business for industry and is funded by authorities
· Edith Lin
Mental health becomes a financial battleground as insurance premiums soar
Personal risk insurance is adding more pain to the cost of living crisis with premiums for life, total and permanent disability (TPD), and income protection soaring in response to a massive rise in mental health claims on these policies.
· Colin Kruger
Chinese travellers flock to Central Asia as flight bookings soar 120% on pre-Covid levels
Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative behind stronger economic ties and passenger traffic growth between the two regions, say industry experts
· Yeon Woo Lee
Chinese travellers flock to Central Asia as flight bookings soar 120% on pre-Covid levels
Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative behind stronger economic ties and passenger traffic growth between the two regions, say industry experts
· Yeon Woo Lee
World reacts to shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner
The United States is taking stock of a shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington, DC, where President Donald Trump was rushed from the scene.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trapped ships face lengthy delays even when Hormuz opens, industry experts warn | The National
The shipping of oil, gas and other commodities would take months to normalise – even if the Strait of Hormuz fully opens, analysts have said.
· Jennifer Gnana
Parties clash over security adviser's remarks as alliance row deepens
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Frenzy for Hong Kong luxury homes set to continue after 156% sales rise in first quarter
Stock-market gains and attractive prices will continue to lure wealthy buyers including mainland Chinese investors, agents say
· Cheryl Arcibal
Frenzy for Hong Kong luxury homes set to continue after 156% sales rise in first quarter
Stock-market gains and attractive prices will continue to lure wealthy buyers including mainland Chinese investors, agents say
· Cheryl Arcibal
Cannes AI film festival raises eyebrows – and questions about future
While emerging technology is banned from the Palme d’Or, an upstart movement is gaining investment and attention
· Robertbooth
SK hynix wins IEEE Corporate Innovation Award for HBM leadership
SK hynix was awarded the Corporate Innovation Award on Friday at the 2026 IEEE Honors Ceremony in New York for the first time, for its contributions in global artificial intelligence computing ecosystem.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Marilyn Monroe’s former home declared historic monument — but owners say it killed their $8M investment
A California couple is suing Los Angeles after the city blocked them from tearing down their property — Marilyn Monroe’s former home — and declared it a historic monument.
· Fox News
Chinese carmakers take on Tesla in race for robotaxi supremacy
Geely's robotaxi prototype is displayed the Auto China 2026. Caocao, Geely's ride-hailing arm, plans to deploy 100,000 driverless cabs worldwide by 2030. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)
· Staff Writer
At Malaysia’s arms bazaar, drone dealers chase Southeast Asian market share
‘Drone warfare is the future,’ say arms dealers in Kuala Lumpur – and the region’s militaries are buying in
· Joseph Sipalan
At Malaysia’s arms bazaar, drone dealers chase Southeast Asian market share
‘Drone warfare is the future,’ say arms dealers in Kuala Lumpur – and the region’s militaries are buying in
· Joseph Sipalan
Hong Kong’s IPO market ‘exceeds’ HK$140 billion amid renewed gold trading push
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says city remains top IPO hub, citing strong demand among ‘high-quality’ companies and robust market momentum
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong’s IPO market ‘exceeds’ HK$140 billion amid renewed gold trading push
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says city remains top IPO hub, citing strong demand among ‘high-quality’ companies and robust market momentum
· Matthew Cheng
Russian delegations attend North Korea's war memorial opening, visit Pueblo ship
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
‘Hairdryer used to trick weather sensor’ to win $47,600 prediction market bet
French police are investigating suspicions that a hairdryer may have been used to tamper with official weather readings to make thousands of dollars in Polymarket bets.
· James Titcomb
Republican Party weighs strategy as Iran war impacts voters
The Republican Party is working to reshape its strategy ahead of the November midterm elections as rising fuel prices and declining approval ratings for US President Donald Trump pose challenges. The economic strain linked to the war with Iran has become a central concern for voters.
· Middleeasteye
Bad movies, good business: how sanitised biopics became a Hollywood staple
As the interest in the lives of celebrities has intensified, we have become acclimatised to the fact that they will now curate and mercilessly monetise it
Charles Gasparino: College sports are spiraling into chaos — and courts are making it worse
If President Trump needs more evidence that the business of college sports needs to get reformed as soon as possible, he can point to recent hijinks in California federal court.
· Charles Gasparino
Why Shenzhen may be first to climb out of China’s property slump
Shenzhen’s housing inventory drops to a seven-year low, offering an early signal that China’s property downturn may be nearing a turning point
· Zhu Wenqian
Why Shenzhen may be first to climb out of China’s property slump
Shenzhen’s housing inventory drops to a seven-year low, offering an early signal that China’s property downturn may be nearing a turning point
· Zhu Wenqian
2-speed recovery hits Central landlords as older towers cut rents to compete
Nexxus Building brings in asset manager, lowers rents and subdivides space to retain tenants
· Peggy Ye
2-speed recovery hits Central landlords as older towers cut rents to compete
Nexxus Building brings in asset manager, lowers rents and subdivides space to retain tenants
· Peggy Ye
Japan eyes expanded warship exports with Mogami-class frigate as template
A Maritime Self-Defense Force Mogami-class frigate Kumano is seen during a port call in Australia. The class is being positioned as a template for Japan's push to expand warship exports. (Photo by Rurika Imahashi)
· Staff Writer
OECD forecast S. Korea's potential growth outlook to hit record low 1.52% in late 2027
South Korea's potential growth rate is projected to fall to a record low in the fourth quarter of next year, continuing a decadelong downward trend, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
· Yonhap