Minister Barnaba Bak calls for revenue boost, spending cuts to stabilize economy

Author: Emmanuel J. Akile | Published: 5 hours ago Dr. Baak Barnaba Chol, the new Minister of Finance and Planning speaks in Juba. (Photo: Obaj Okuj) The newly appointed Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Barnaba Bak Chol, has stressed...

Economic Watch: How a tiny Chinese town spices up the world

JINAN, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Hidden on the northwest plain of east China's Shandong Province, the quiet town of Yang'an might seem ordinary at first glance, consisting of a patch of land spanning under 90 square kilometers and home to just some...

PSA keeps Q2 economic growth unchanged at 5.5%

SECOND-QUARTER economic growth will remain at 5.5 percent despite revisions to some sectoral results, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday. Growth was said to be higher than initially reported for wholesale and retail trade...

A4A Economist: Corporate Travel Rebound Buoys U.S. Airlines

TALLAHASSEE, Florida—U.S. airlines’ mid-year decision to reduce capacity growth stabilized the domestic market, which was subsequently boosted by an unexpected rebound in corporate travel, according to Airlines for America (A4A) Chief Economist...

Ogun launches NFWP-SU to empower over 105,000 women for economic growth

Ogun State Government yesterday launched a women empowerment initiative under the Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up (NFWP-SU), designed to transform the livelihoods of over 105,000 women across four councils through improved access to finance,...

Acting Minister of Economy visits Martyrs’ Photo Exhibition in Ayal Sarih District, Amran

Acting Minister of Economy visits Martyrs’ Photo Exhibition in Ayal Sarih District, Amran Amran – Saba: Acting Minister of Economy, Industry, and Investment, Sam al-Bashiri, visited today the Martyrs’ Photo Exhibition in Ayal Sarih District, Amran...

'Trump’s economy suuuuucks!' Panic as biggest layoffs in 22 years hit major corporations

The US labor market, which in recent months had ground nearly to a halt, now appears to be entering a downward spiral. As reported by the Washington Post on Thursday, new data from corporate outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas found...

Ontario finance minister to provide fall economic update amid tariff impacts

Toronto·COMING UP LIVE Ontario's Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy is set to table a fall fiscal update today, which will look at how the province's books are faring as the impacts of U.S. tariffs settle in. CBC News will carry that update live...

Economic Capital: A Better Measure of Bank Failure?

Beverly Hirtle and Matthew C. Plosser Bank failures and distress can be costly to the economy, causing losses to creditors and reducing the flow of credit and other financial intermediation services. Thus, there is significant value in being able...

For chain restaurants, a tough economy is creating new winners and losers

Like much else in the U.S. economy, the casual restaurant sector is increasingly bifurcating into a handful of winners and a growing group of laggards. At issue are two seemingly irreconcilable challenges: Operating costs that continue to surge,...

Economic and Medical Burden of Non-Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Germany: A Retrospective Observational Claims Data Study

Introduction Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss among the elderly in higher-income countries,1,2 including Germany.3,4 In 2020, it affected some 200 million worldwide, and due to population...

US stocks trade lower as investors assess corporate earnings, mixed economic data

Wall Street stocks were little changed in early trading Thursday as investors monitor valuations among companies in the AI space and mull the possible outcomes from a Supreme Court hearing on tariffs. Shortly after trading started, the Dow Jones...

Makinde says Oyo will explore opportunities in aviation industry to grow economy

Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo, says the state will explore opportunities in the aviation industry to boost its economic development. Makinde disclosed this while hosting members of the Women in Aviation International (WAI) Nigeria chapter on...

Deputy Minister Solomon Pavliashvili participates in the 25th Circular Economy Conference in Lisbon

The Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Solomon Pavliashvili, took part in the 25th conference on circular economy issues held in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. The participants of the conference discussed innovative...

Economic Report: Indian Wells Blends Luxury Living With Sustainable Growth

The City’s depth of dining and nightlife options fuels day-to-night itineraries. Visitors might brunch at The Blushing Peony, enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired lunch at The Pink Cabana, savor sushi at Nobu come evening, and wind down with cocktails...

Chicago Under Siege: The Cost of the War Economy

On September 30th, in the middle of the night, hundreds of men dressed in tactical military gear descended upon an apartment building in Chicago’s South Shore. Blackhawk helicopters were circling above. The agents threw flashbangs and began...

FG: Strong, Innovative Insurance Sector Needed  for  Economic Transformation

Ebere Nwoji The federal government has said that it could not achieve its ongoing economic transformation strategy without the backing of a strong, credible, and innovative insurance sector. FG described insurance as a stabilizer and sector that...

Tennessee Valley Authority touts economic, nuclear growth amid a year of dramatic changes

FG Unveils New Reforms To Drive Nation’s $1trn Economy

* Hints of strong growth, investor confidence * Tinubu hails reform gains * FEC mourns Ewuga, Abdullahi Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Federal Government on Thursday unveiled the next phase of economic reforms aimed at propelling Nigeria towards a...

MarketScreener Economic Calendar: the Bank of England is expected to leave its base rate at 4%

Thursday, November 6, 2025 01:30 AU Trade Balance SEP 8:00 DE Industrial Production (Monthly) SEP 09:00 CH Unemployment Rate OCT 10:30 GB Construction PMI Index OCT 11:00 EU Retail Sales (monthly) SEP 1:00 GB Boe Interest Rate Decision 1:00 GB...