IF Insights: Amid slowing growth trajectory, Rachel Reeves presents another tax-heavy budget
Rachel Reeves targeted the European country’s rich with a new council tax surcharge for properties worth more than two million pounds...
Tag : inflation
Stubborn inflation weighs on UK’s economy
The British economy is beset by stagnant growth, stubborn inflation, and high debt, a fragile mix that has sparked chatter of an IMF rescue...
Is Laos falling into China’s debt trap?
Laos' sovereign debt crisis dates back to the early 2000s, when public debt exceeded 140% of GDP...
IF Insights: Test for Wall Street as Trump’s ‘tariff chaos’ becomes new normal
Trump’s tariffs have effectively become a hidden tax on American businesses and consumers...
Is gold’s rise too good to last?
Gold’s recent rally has been stunning in its speed and scale, and several key forces are behind it...
UK wage hikes: Who dictates terms?
Wages in the hospitality sector rose sharply, with hotels and restaurants increasing staff pay by 8.5% in the year to April, well above the 3.5% inflation rate...
Ghana’s economic stabilisation: A new dawn?
Despite growing interest, Ghana's annual FDI has fluctuated due to macroeconomic uncertainty, culminating in a debt crisis in 2022...
Troubling times ahead for Tunisia
As Tunisia nears a repayment milestone of several years, the debt service burden will only escalate...
Beyond inflation: Searching for real yield in Turkish assets
In April 2025, the CBRT raised its policy rate to 46%, emphasising that tight monetary conditions will be maintained until a sustained decline in inflation is achieved...
Saudi inflation remains steady at 2.3% as Kingdom’s economy continues to grow
Saudi's economy grew in the first quarter, supported by activity in the non-oil sector as the Gulf nation pushes on to diversify away from hydrocarbons, under the ambitious Vision 2030 agenda...