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Sir Richard Shirreff hit out at Britain’s defence spending, despite Labour prime minister’s pledge to increase it to 5 per cent of GDP by 2035, as he said a ‘government without a sword is useless’

Forget the usual doom-and-gloom economic chatter—there’s a new financial storm on the horizon, and it’s called a “vibecession.” Unlike traditional recessions, this isn’t about spreadsheets, GDP graphs, or endless Wall Street jargon. A vibecession hits when local economies take a hit because the collective mood in a region shifts—think less…

Spain and Portugal celebrate four decades since joining the European Economic Community on Thursday. But what has changed in the two countries since then?

The ranking will be confirmed in 2026, once the final annual GDP data is released

India is rapidly emerging as a significant player in South Africa’s automotive market. In 2025, nearly half of all cars sold in the country had a direct or indirect connection to India. This includes vehicles from Indian brands as well as cars manufactured in Indian factories for global automakers. The…

Beneath buoyant growth in GDP and asset prices are serious worries: a soft job market and elevated inflation among them.

“A lack of recovery in the jobs market and a slower U.S. economy are key risks to watch for in 2026.”

Ageing populations and falling birthrates have left ever fewer workers to support growing number of retirees

Trump says 2026 elections will centre on pricing as tariffs bring in $200B, but consumer sentiment drops nearly 30% from last year amid affordability concerns.

A better-than-expected GDP reading has increased hope for a Santa Claus rally; but investors should still expect volatility in 2026

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday ended the day little changed, but fell about -0.6% on the week. The dollar traded on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets initially reduced the odds for a -25...