Economy

July 11, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Credit expansion a steady 8%

Greek banks have entered the second half of 2026 with strong momentum from loan disbursements, as net credit expansion is estimated to reach €10-12 billion by the end of...

July 11, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Poland: For Now It’s Still a Paper Tiger

Suffice it to say, there are plenty of positive things to be said about Poland’s post-communist trajectory. Within the past 5-10 years, it isn’t difficult to stumble across articles...

July 11, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Cuba approves unprecedented free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse

Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the Communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade. In a landmark speech...

July 11, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Economy: Governors, traditional rulers meet in Aso Rock, seek solutions to hardship

Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Governor of Kwara State. The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) and the National Council of Traditional Rulers are currently meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. BusinessDay gathered that...

July 11, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Market Minute: The bill for Japan’s lost decades is coming due

The Japanese economy has recently made great strides in normalizing following its multi-decade malaise. A modest economic expansion and the return of the Nikkei 225 to global prominence are...

July 11, 2026
Olivia
Economy

EU imposes anti-dumping measures on Chinese tyre firms

The EU will impose definitive anti-dumping duties of up to 45.3 per cent on Chinese car and light lorry tyres from Wednesday, citing significant dumping margins and “material injury”...

July 11, 2026
Olivia
Economy

WD-40 proves old economy can win as stock jumps on Q3 earnings

WD-40 Company WDFC shares surged on Friday after the lubricant and household products maker reported stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results, driven by robust global demand for its flagship WD-40 Multi-Use...

July 10, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Winter Holding boss: Africa’s future built by enduring institutions

Winter Holding Company, a diversified investment and operating group, continues to strengthen its position as a builder of the financial and technology infrastructure shaping Africa’s next economy through an...

July 10, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Will the housing market crash in 2026? What the numbers say

A housing market crash happens when home values plummet due to a lack of demand for or an oversupply of homes. The factors leading to a housing market crash...

July 10, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Why the stock market and economy may seem out of sync

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on July 08, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Stocks...