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BOJ weighs rate hikes amid inflation and demand volatility

36 clusters · 225 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Japan banks raise interest rates on pension accounts and time deposits

Japan’s economic landscape is defined by a tension between rising inflation risks and cooling domestic demand. While the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its benchmark interest rate to a 31-year high of 1.25% in September, pol

South African economy: Fuel volatility and government relief

22 clusters · 95 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: South Africa considers permanent petrol price reductions

By mid-October 2026, the South African economy faced severe pressure as fuel prices reached historic highs. Following volatility in late September, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced significant

Burnham's UK government faces economic, political tests

352 clusters · 2383 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Andy Burnham addresses social care and Thames Water

Since taking office on 20 July 2026, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pursued a reform-driven agenda centered on decentralization and public service oversight. His administration follows the resignation of Keir Starmer, w

South African unemployment crisis

4 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: South Africa unemployment crisis linked to regulation and policy

In the second quarter of 2026, South Africa’s unemployment rate rose to 33.6%, an increase of 0.9 percentage points from the previous quarter. This trend resulted in approximately 8.5 million unemployed individuals, with