Why this year’s Budget is the most unpredictable in decades
OPINION: Oil shocks, collapsing forecasts and coalition infighting have combined to make New Zealand’s economic outlook - and the Government’s response - deeply uncertain
OPINION: Oil shocks, collapsing forecasts and coalition infighting have combined to make New Zealand’s economic outlook - and the Government’s response - deeply uncertain

CONSEQUENCES from the conflict in the Middle East have rippled far beyond the region, unsettling energy markets, disrupting supply chains, and straining economies that had already been struggling to grow.

The cooperation between the Philippines and the United Nations will focus on initiatives that strengthen social protection, promote job creation and accelerate the energy transition this year.

A prolonged Middle East conflict could weigh on the Philippines’ push to attain upper middle-income status if it dampens economic growth, according to the Department of Economy, Planning and Development.
Last March 30, the Department of Public Works and Highways issued a notice of award to San Miguel Holdings Corp. to finance, construct, design, operate and maintain the proposed 2.54-kilometer Boracay Bridge Project that will link Barangay Manoc-Manoc on Boracay Island to Caticlan in mainland Aklan.

Spirit Airlines has ended its 34-year run, closing the chapter on a discount carrier that reshaped U.S. air travel

Xerox (NASDAQ:XRX – Get Free Report) was upgraded by equities researchers at Zacks Research from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note issued to investors on Thursday,Zacks.com reports. A number of other equities analysts have also commented on the stock. Citigroup reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $2.50 price [...]

Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX – Get Free Report) declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, April 21st. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 4th will be given a dividend of 1.16 per share by the asset manager on Monday, May 11th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.7%. The ex-dividend [...]

Silver Standard Resources (NASDAQ:SSRM – Get Free Report) (TSE:SSO) was upgraded by stock analysts at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note issued on Thursday,Zacks.com reports. Other research analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. TD Securities raised shares of Silver Standard Resources from a “hold” [...]

To households across the country, Britain seems to be in a mess. Our Government is farcical, our finances are dismal and the cost of living remains stubbornly high.

Ksh100,000 to Ksh1 million fines and up to three-year jail terms await entities that fail to comply with sections of the new laws that seek to grant KRA more powers.
Hyderabad: Transport and BC welfare minister Ponnam Prabhakar has called for urgent corrective action and directed officials to review the performance.