European Central Bank raises interest rates as Iran war generates inflation pressures
Eurosystem staff revised up their baseline projection for inflation in 2026 and 2027
IMF downgrades global growth projections, warns world economy edging towards recession
Worse than anticipated economic performance in the US, China and Europe do not bode well
Leveraging neutrality, or why it pays to be peaceful
Malta Government Investments’ Herald Bonnici explains how friendly international relations can unlock investment potential
A Christmas advert in July? Tesco tells customers to start shopping from now amid rising food prices
‘We know. We’re early. But this year we want to help you spread the cost’
Grain prices fall as Ukraine and Russia sign UN-backed deal to restart grain exports
A signing ceremony took place in Istanbul
Malta-based sovereign fund foundation to grow as Spain’s COFIDES set to become member
The Sherpas Council within the foundation also recently met for the first time
European countries asked to cut gas use by 15% until spring
The European Commission’s proposal is intended to reduce the bloc’s dependence on Russia
Emirates Flight Catering opens world’s largest vertical farm in Dubai
Emirates Flight Catering is one of the world's largest catering operations, serving over 100 airlines
China’s zero-COVID policy and widespread use of lockdowns sees economy shrink
While June showed an improvement in activity, projections remain muted over the prospects of future lockdowns
Uber in the spotlight weeks after Malta debut: leaked documents expose practices to fuel global expansion
A tranche of leaked documents expose ethically dubious practices by the global disruptive force
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, famous for ‘Abenomics’ policy, dies after being shot
He was the country’s longest serving PM, and was shot in broad day light while addressing a crowd
It’s official: Boris Johnson resigns as Tory leader, to continue as PM until replacement found
The former London Mayor has bowed to pressure from his party and Cabinet
Euro tumbles to two-decade low as Germany runs first trade deficit since 1991
Imports may suffer, but net exporters may see a boost
Wave of UK Government resignations will see Boris Johnson resign as PM imminently, British media report
‘The PM will make a statement to the country today,’ an OPM spokesperson said
How Swedish fintech darling Klarna’s €45bn valuation collapsed to €6.3bn in just 12 months
The Buy Now Pay Later firm’s value seems to be in freefall
‘Too cheap’: Ryanair boss warns travellers will continue to face rising ticket prices
Michael O’Leary is regarded as a pioneer of low-cost travel in Europe