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Despite a staggering R200 billion drop in market value due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, GEPF assures members their ...

Of the many extraordinary aspects of the morphing U.S. economy, none stands out more than its escape from significant ...

It is true that this resilience owes a lot to Russia’s heavy fiscal stimulus. Last year the government spent the equivalent of 7-8% of GDP on the armed forces. This enormous outlay, those who foresee ...

Canada edged into a technical recession as weak business and government spending drove a slight contraction in the first quarter, pointing to persistent slack in the economy amid US trade tensions.

John Mac Ghlionn is a writer who con­trib­utes reg­u­larly to the Globe. Leading economists warn that another downturn is highly likely before the year’s end. They see a frozen housing market, ...

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The United States is not in a recession, but the normal economic cycle means it will be at some point. Exactly when is hard to predict. A nationwide recession is marked by a decline in economic ...

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Economists at the International Monetary Fund noted that the war in Iran could slow global economic growth, warning that persistently high oil prices could potentially push inflation to 6% by next ...

Talk of a recession in Australia has picked up in recent weeks. Rising fuel prices, a sharp fall in consumer confidence, and signs of softer spending have all added to concerns the economy may be ...