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Fed Concerns Over Trump’s Policies Contributing to Inflation Risks, Minutes…
At a meeting held a week after President Donald Trump's inauguration, Federal Reserve officials expressed concerns!-->…
China Maintains Benchmark Lending Rates Amid Economic Uncertainties
China’s central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), decided to leave its benchmark lending rates unchanged in!-->…
Govt Contributes GHS9.7 Billion to Sinking Fund for Debt Management-GHANA
The Ghanaian government, under the leadership of the Mahama administration, has made a significant contribution to!-->…
Ghana Fuel Prices Drop for the First Time in 2025
Fuel prices in Ghana have seen a decline for the first time in 2025, following a series of price increases earlier!-->…
West Africa Faces Volatile Food Prices Amid Insecurity and Economic…
A recent report by the Food Security Monitor reveals persistent volatility in food prices across West Africa,!-->…
South Korea Joins Italy in Banning DeepSeek Downloads Amid Data Privacy Concerns
In a move that echoes Italy’s recent actions, South Korea has halted new downloads of the DeepSeek AI app due to!-->…
The Rise of Autonomous AI Agents: Revolutionizing Industries and Reshaping…
Autonomous AI agents are no longer a distant concept from science fiction they are here and rapidly transforming!-->…
European Markets Rise Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Data
European markets are expected to open broadly higher on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, despite the ongoing!-->…
Russia Fines Google $41,500 for Hosting YouTube Video on Surrendering Soldiers
A Russian court has imposed a fine of 3.8 million roubles (approximately $41,530) on Alphabet Inc.'s Google for!-->…
China Invites Tech Leaders Including Jack Ma for Meeting with President Xi
As the global trade landscape shifts under the new Trump administration, China is working to reconnect with its!-->…
South Korea Plans to Acquire 10,000 GPUs for AI Development
South Korea is ramping up its efforts to stay competitive in the global AI race by announcing plans to secure!-->…
Tinubu Earns Praise at AU Summit for Advancing AfCFTA’s Digital Trade…
President Bola Tinubu received widespread recognition for Nigeria’s significant efforts in advancing the African!-->…
UK Economy Shows Unexpected Growth in Q4 2024, But Outlook for 2025 Remains…
The UK economy surprised many by growing 0.1% in the final quarter of 2024, defying expectations of a 0.1%!-->…
Modi Brings Tariff Concessions and Strategic Offers to Trump Amid Trade Tensions
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing for an important meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, where!-->…
European Stocks Hit Record Highs; Siemens Soars While FTSE 100 Falls
European stock markets continued their upward trajectory on Thursday, buoyed by strong corporate earnings and!-->…
Nigeria Becomes Afreximbank’s Largest Beneficiary with $52 Billion Disbursement
Nigeria has emerged as the largest beneficiary of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) with a cumulative!-->…
GHS 1.3bn Embezzlement Scandal at NPA Triggers Calls for Petroleum Tax Cuts in…
The recent GHS 1.3 billion embezzlement scandal at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has intensified calls!-->…
World Bank Calls for Urgent Fiscal Reforms to Address Ghana’s Debt Crisis
The World Bank has identified a lack of budget discipline as a major factor behind Ghana’s worsening fiscal!-->…
Strengthening Nigeria’s Role in BRICS for Economic Growth and Investment
Nigeria's partnership with BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) is seen as a game-changing!-->…
China’s Chipmaking Equipment Purchases Set to Decline Amid Sanctions and…
China's chipmaking equipment purchases, which had seen consistent growth for the past three years, are expected to!-->…
Vietnam to Raise 2025 GDP Growth Target to 8% Amid Global Trade Risks and U.S.…
Vietnam is set to revise its 2025 GDP growth target upwards, now aiming for at least 8% compared to the previous!-->…
Trump’s Trade Advisers Finalize Plans for Reciprocal Tariffs Amid Growing…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump's trade advisers are in the final stages of preparing reciprocal tariffs, which!-->…
Global Stocks Dip Amid U.S. Tariff Hike and Economic Outlook Concerns
Global stock markets experienced a decline on Tuesday as investors reacted to the implications of newly introduced!-->…
Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium Imports to Boost U.S.…
President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports into the United!-->…
Apple and Google Remove 20 Apps Containing Data-Stealing Malware SparkCat
Apple and Google have removed 20 apps from their respective app stores after security researchers discovered that!-->…
France Investigates Microsoft Over Bing Search Technology and Antitrust Concerns
France's antitrust watchdog, the Autorité de la Concurrence, has launched an investigation into Microsoft,!-->…
Uganda’s Economic Outlook Remains Positive Amid Challenges and Global…
Uganda's economy has shown consistent growth in recent years, with 2023 marking a 5.0% increase in GDP. After a!-->…
Ghana’s IMF Talks Focus on Tax Cuts, Energy Debt, and Fiscal Reforms for…
The ongoing discussions between the Ghanaian government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), running from!-->…
Elon Musk Makes $97.4 Billion Bid for OpenAI, Rejected by CEO Sam Altman
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, made a bold bid of $97.4 billion to gain control of OpenAI, the!-->…
US-China Tariff Dispute Threatens to Worsen Nigeria’s Trade Deficit with…
The ongoing tariff war between the United States and China is predicted to negatively impact the Nigerian economy,!-->…