Why is Japan reviving debate on higher tax on investment income?
Japan’s ruling party leadership race has revived debate on raising the country’s tax on income from investments, a policy once…
Japan consumer spending barely grows, complicates BOJ’s rate hike plan
Japanese household spending rose less than expected in July as consumers remained wary of loosening their purse strings in the…
Russia’s budget deficit falls thanks to strong oil, lower spending
Russia’s budget deficit fell to 0.2% of gross domestic product (GDP) in August from 0.7% a month earlier, as both…
Egypt seeks 20 LNG cargoes for winter demand as gas crisis worsens, sources say
Egypt has issued a tender seeking 20 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to cover demand for power during winter…
Reefer freight rates are still going down – what is to come in an uncertain trade environment?
After a tepid recovery in the first quarter of the year, reefer freight rates on most trade routes have been…