Tag: Macroeconomics
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Iran’s Currency Crisis: Dollar at 1.47 Million Rials Sparks Protests and Economic Alarm
Overview: A Currency Collapse in the Public Eye The Iranian rial has slid to new lows, with the dollar trading around 1.47 million rials in unofficial markets, a move that sharply widens the gap between government rhetoric and everyday life. For ordinary citizens, the slide translates into higher prices for food, fuel, and essentials, amplifying…
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Unpaid Caregiving Costs: The Hidden Economic Toll of Diabetes by 2050
Overview: A Hidden Driver of Diabetes Costs New research shows that the global macroeconomic burden of diabetes by 2050 may be driven as much by unpaid caregiving as by direct medical expenses. A large international modelling study projects that the economic impact could reach up to a staggering amount, with unpaid caregiving accounting for a…
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Philippines Net External Liability Narrows to $58 Billion as External Assets Rise
philippines net external liability narrows to $58 billion as external assets rise The Philippines’ net international investment position (NIIP) improved in the third quarter, with the country reporting a narrower net external liability of $58 billion. This shift came as the nation recorded stronger external assets and a more favorable balance in its cross-border financial…
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Is the US Economy Strong Heading into 2026? A Complex Picture
Overview: A Tale of Resilience and Uncertainty As the United States heads toward 2026, the economy presents a paradox: broad strength in many sectors coexists with notable vulnerabilities. On the surface, indicators such as job creation, consumer spending, and enterprise investment point to a healthy footing. Yet beneath these positives lie policy tensions, global headwinds,…
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Is the US economy strong heading into 2026? The picture is complicated
Overview: A resilient start with a complicated road ahead The United States economy enters 2026 with signs of resilience, even as the road ahead remains uneven. By most measures, growth has slowed from the rapid rebound years after the pandemic, but the labor market remains relatively healthy, wage gains have cooled, and consumer spending has…
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Nigeria Achieves FATF Grey List Exit and Records N6.69 Trillion Q3 Trade Surplus
Nigeria Exits FATF Grey List as Trade Surplus Tops N6.69 Trillion in Q3 2025 In a landmark development for Nigeria’s economy, the Federal Government announced that the country has exited the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List. Alongside this diplomatic and financial milestone, official data show a robust trade surplus of 6.69 trillion naira…
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Banks Reduce Real Estate Exposure in Philippines Amid Market Volatility
Overview: Banks dial back real estate exposure Philippine banks and trust entities trimmed their exposure to the volatile real estate sector to 19.54% of total assets as of the end of September. This marks the lowest share in two quarters, according to data compiled by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The move reflects a…
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Is Canada in a Recession? Friday GDP Data Could Decide
Is Canada in a Recession? What Friday’s GDP Data Could Reveal Canada’s economic fate hangs on a set of crucial statistics due to be released this Friday by Statistics Canada. While headlines have buzzed with speculation for weeks, the upcoming GDP reports aim to provide a clearer picture of whether the country has slipped into…
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Treasury Yields Dip as Consumer Confidence Wobbles
Market backdrop: yields ease amid tepid confidence U.S. Treasury yields extended a retreat as the latest consumer confidence data suggested the economy remains unsettled, even as investors monitor for signs of a slowing inflation path. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield slipped below the 4% barrier, underscoring ongoing demand for safe assets in an environment where…
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Brash but popular: Indonesia’s new finance minister Purbaya draws praise and wary glances from investors
Introduction: A high-profile arrival at Indonesia’s finance helm Two months into his term as Indonesia’s finance minister, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has become one of the country’s most talked-about economic figures. His tenure has been marked by audacious policy shifts intended to stimulate growth and restore momentum to a post-pandemic economy. The public has responded with…