Ireland 'needs influx of construction workers'
An economic watchdog warns "significant immigration" of construction workers could be needed to address a housing shortage in the Republic of Ireland.
2023-06-07 19:21
Debt ceiling deal won't have much impact on the US economy, analysts say
President Joe Biden and House Republicans have finally agreed on a deal to raise the federal government's debt limit. Here's how it could affect the world's biggest economy.
2023-06-01 03:20
Too few jobs, too many workers and 'no plan B': The time bomb hidden in India's 'economic miracle'
For young Indians, there's a flip side to the so-called economic miracle: too few jobs and too much competition.
2023-05-28 07:55
Bola Tinubu inauguration: The five tests awaiting Nigeria's new president
Bola Tinubu is taking over the presidency of Nigeria - a giant nation with gigantic problems.
2023-05-27 07:53
Economists: US can weather ongoing crises, but recession remains on the table
US business economists are optimistic that the banking and debt ceiling turmoil won't turn into full-blown crises; however, a majority of them also believe a recession is still in the cards — although likely starting later than previously thought, according to a new survey released Monday.
2023-05-22 12:53
Factbox-Excerpts from G7 leaders' statement on economic coercion
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) agreed on Saturday to establish an initiative to counter economic "coercion",
2023-05-20 14:56
G7 leaders agree to new initiative to fight economic coercion
TOKYO Group of Seven leaders on Saturday agreed to a new initiative to counter economic coercion, and pledged
2023-05-20 14:15
What are the sanctions on Russia and are they hurting its economy?
Western nations have imposed severe measures against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
2023-05-19 19:54
Turkey's Erdoğan vows to keep cutting rates to fight inflation if re-elected
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has promised to continue with his unorthodox policy of cutting interest rates to reduce sky-high inflation if he is re-elected on May 28.
2023-05-19 18:53
Could a US debt default unleash global chaos?
The BBC examines four ways you could be affected if the US fails to reach a deal on its debt.
2023-05-19 07:28
EBRD: Inflation has peaked, but rising gas prices will pressure households
By Jorgelina do Rosario LONDON Inflation has peaked in emerging Europe, central Asia and north Africa, but rising
2023-05-16 12:16
Biden nominates the first Latino to the Federal Reserve
President Joe Biden on Friday nominated economist and World Bank official Adriana Kugler to join the Federal Reserve's powerful Board of Governors and Philip Jefferson to be the central bank's vice chair.
2023-05-12 23:57