Money Could the yuan become a reserve currency within five years?
Kenneth Rogoff explains why mounting debt, political pressure on the Fed and shifting central bank reserves could weaken the dollar and open…
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Money Malaysia faces surge in fuel subsidy costs to 3.2 billion ringgit a month
Malaysia moves to shield consumers by expanding fuel subsidies to about 3.2 billion ringgit monthly as global oil flows are disrupted
Money Proposed MPF threshold changes in Hong Kong and what they mean for business and jobs
A review of the Mandatory Provident Fund thresholds could lift the contribution ceiling and floor, prompting debate between business groups and labour…
Money How the Strait of Hormuz crisis pushed oil above $100 a barrel
Oil surged past $100 a barrel as the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and strikes linked to the Iran conflict…
Money How rising funeral costs in Saskatchewan are changing end-of-life choices
As funeral expenses grow in Saskatchewan, more people are choosing DIY ceremonies, community supports and advance planning to reduce financial strain
Money How Iran conflict may push oil prices higher and disrupt global growth
How a crisis centred on the Strait of Hormuz could ripple through energy markets, raise inflation and reshape short-term economic prospects for…
Money How the Middle East conflict is driving up gasoline and diesel prices in Edmonton
Edmonton drivers are seeing near $1.50 per litre for regular gasoline as global oil market shocks — tied to a closure of…
Money War risk cover cancellations push up shipping and energy costs from the Strait of Hormuz
Marine insurers have withdrawn war risk cover around the Strait of Hormuz after attacks and counterattacks, creating a squeeze on shipping capacity…
Money Berkshire Hathaway fourth-quarter results show weaker insurance income and major writedowns
Berkshire Hathaway’s fourth-quarter operating profit fell 30% and the company recorded a $4.5 billion writedown on Occidental, as Greg Abel begins his…
Money Biopharma layoffs and restructurings reshape research priorities
An overview of recent job cuts and reorganizations at major biopharma firms, highlighting key sites, affected programs and the financial motives behind…
Money Why South Korean retail investors are chasing Korea ETFs and Chinese ai chip names
South Korean retail investors are aggressively reallocating capital into Korean ETFs and Hong Kong-listed Chinese AI and chip stocks, using leveraged U.S.-listed…
Money Yuan approaches three-year peak amid rising US dollar uncertainty
The yuan has firmed to near its highest level since 2026 as the US dollar faces fresh uncertainty; key drivers include the…
Money FedEx seeks refunds after Supreme Court strikes down emergency tariff authority
FedEx has initiated legal action to recover fees it paid under the now-invalidated emergency tariffs, joining retailers and manufacturers in pressing for…
Money Rising credit use and minimal repayments leave Canadians financially numb
A 2026 report by the Credit Counselling Society finds greater credit card use in 2026, widespread near-minimum payments and growing stress that…
Money hong kong board pay, civil service openings and billionaire wealth: what investors should watch
A concise look at extreme variances in board fees, senior civil service vacancies opened on Feb 11, 2026, and the latest rankings…
Money russian cucumber surge and its implications for inflation and growth
A sudden jump in cucumber prices exposed broader tensions between controlling inflation and sustaining economic growth in Russia.