Latin America growth forecast ECLAC 2 percent projection for 2026 was lowered from 2.2 percent on 22 October citing geopolitical tensions more expensive energy and food and tighter global financing. Latin America growth forecast ECLAC 2 percent for 2026 is down from earlier estimate while 2027 figure remains 2.5 percent. Brazil is seen growing 2.1…
US Tech Stocks Slide as Investors Question the AI Investment Boom. US tech stocks slide sharply as investors reassess the cost of the artificial intelligence boom, with concerns about spending, financing and future returns driving losses across major technology and semiconductor companies. The Nasdaq Composite fell 2.6% on Thursday, October 22, marking its steepest daily…
Japan rare earth shortage has left the country months from running out of critical materials. Japan rare earth shortage shows China has tightened supply of yttrium used in manufacturing. Tokyo has asked the United States to help convince Beijing to ease the restrictions and avert shutdowns. The squeeze highlights vulnerabilities in high tech and industrial…
Australia Antarctic research funding has been increased with a 208.8 million Australian dollar commitment over seven years. Australia Antarctic research funding has been increased with a 208.8 million Australian dollar commitment over seven years. The package expands the Australian Antarctic Program, supports more research voyages by the flagship vessel and creates additional technical and scientific…
China Proposes Export Controls on 12 Solar Manufacturing Technologies. China solar manufacturing export controls are at the centre of a new proposal that could affect the global renewable energy industry, as Beijing moves to tighten oversight of 12 technologies used to manufacture solar equipment. China announced the proposed measures through its Ministry of Commerce as…
Nigeria growth agenda 2026 centres on predictable policies that can draw capital into energy, agribusiness and manufacturing. Nigeria growth agenda 2026 centres on predictable policies that can draw capital into energy, agribusiness and manufacturing. Officials say Nigeria is moving into a second wave of reforms focused on expansion rather than pure stabilisation. The Ministry of…
Cross River Secures $20m Investment for 4,000-Hectare Oil Palm Plantation. Cross River oil palm investment has received a major boost following a concession agreement between the Cross River State Government and ValueFronteira Limited for the development of a 4,000-hectare oil palm plantation in Yala Local Government Area. The company has committed more than $20 million…
Russia’s Oil and Gas Revenue Set to Rise 10% to $12 Billion in October. Russia oil and gas revenue is expected to rise by 10% year on year in October to approximately 1 trillion roubles, equivalent to $11.97 billion, according to Reuters calculations published on October 15, 2026. The projected increase comes as global oil…
Global economic recovery has shaken off several setbacks and appears set for solid growth this year. Global economic recovery has shaken off several setbacks and appears set for solid growth this year, according to the October Brookings-Financial Times TIGER update. The United States continues to drive much of the expansion despite high energy prices and…
Nigeria Fitch positive outlook foreign reserves reached 54.9 billion dollars as of 25 September 2026. Nigeria Fitch positive outlook foreign reserves reached 54.9 billion dollars as of 25 September 2026 after the ratings agency revised the country outlook from stable to positive while affirming the long term issuer default rating at B. The Federal Ministry…
