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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Mozambique's LNG Renewal - Opportunity Amid Security and Secrecy Risks

The resumption of the Mozambique LNG project presents significant economic potential but is overshadowed by security concerns and a lack of transparency in revenue management.

Mar 2 • 12:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Iran Effect: the impact on the dollar, interest rates, commodities, stocks, and bonds

The Argentine financial market is responding to rising global tensions and local economic indicators that have investors divided on potential risks in upcoming trading.

Mar 2 • 00:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Attack on Iran: 'The risks of the action are more political than economic'

Economists suggest that the economic impacts of the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran are minimal as long as the oil market remains stable.

Mar 1 • 09:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Riga region municipalities criticize the new municipal financial equalization model

Municipalities in the Riga region criticize a new financial equalization model, arguing it imposes significant financial burdens and risks economic growth.

Feb 27 • 15:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Are banks buying too much government debt? The supervision is looking into the situation

The financial supervisory authority in Poland is examining the increasing share of government bonds in banks' balance sheets as their involvement continues to grow.

Feb 27 • 04:08 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

A record investment and a warning

Mexico closed 2025 with the highest foreign direct investment (FDI) in its history, but there are cautionary signs that require attention.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Tim Wilson retains ‘terrible’ bet against Australian share market that profits when economy slumps

Tim Wilson, newly appointed shadow treasurer in Australia, continues to hold a problematic investment that profits during economic downturns, showcasing the risks of his financial strategy despite the booming ASX 200 index.

Feb 25 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

About potential flood threats and risks – interactive maps

An interactive tool has been developed to showcase the threats of flooding due to snowmelt and rainfall in Lithuania, providing risk assessments for residents and economic activities.

Feb 25 • 06:54 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

As Russia rained missiles on Ukrainian cities last fall, US issued warning to Kyiv over Black Sea drone strike, ambassador says

Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S. revealed that the U.S. warned Ukraine about potential risks to American economic interests following Ukrainian drone strikes on a Russian port.

Feb 25 • 00:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

K. Vaitiekūnas welcomes the idea of ILTE borrowing residents' funds for economic growth but sees risks

K. Vaitiekūnas supports the proposal for ILTE to borrow from citizens' funds for economic growth while expressing concerns over potential risks.

Feb 23 • 06:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Lagarde reaffirms her commitment to the ECB and rules out early resignation

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, asserts her intention to serve her full term until October 2027 and warns about potential economic risks due to new U.S. tariffs.

Feb 22 • 17:29 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Europe's efforts to improve relations with China also involve risks

Diplomatic ties between Europe and Beijing have significantly increased over the past year, amidst economic interdependence and rising geopolitical tensions.

Feb 22 • 09:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Hidden hazards: How second-hand toys become infection reservoirs

Nigerian parents facing economic hardship are increasingly purchasing second-hand toys, unaware of the health risks they pose to their children.

Feb 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Oil Fund's AI Experiment

A commentator critiques the Norwegian Oil Fund's enthusiasm for AI, cautioning against potential systemic risks and loss of expertise in the pursuit of marginal savings.

Feb 21 • 00:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greece will soon no longer be the most indebted member of the EU - Will this be its 'golden decade'?

Greece is experiencing a decline in debt and strong economic growth, but warnings about risks affecting future growth persist.

Feb 19 • 11:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Merz Travels to China: A Chancellor Visit with Risks

Chancellor Merz's upcoming visit to China highlights the delicate balance Germany must maintain between economic reliance on China and geopolitical caution.

Feb 19 • 10:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

MAIT KRAUN ⟩ Inflation is eating away at the value of the Bank of Estonia's reserves

Analyst Mait Kraun discusses how inflation and state debt risks are significantly reducing the real value of the Bank of Estonia's reserves, which amount to two billion euros.

Feb 17 • 18:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Dollar at minimum levels, winning carry trade and persistent inflation, a scheme that faces risks

Argentina faces a paradox of a declining dollar and rising reserves while inflation remains stubbornly high.

Feb 15 • 21:38 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
World

The boost of emerging economies strengthens against US trade policy

Despite the risks posed by Donald Trump's aggressive protectionist agenda, there is cautious optimism among economic policymakers and central bankers at the Emerging Markets Economies Conference in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia.

Feb 13 • 19:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Monterrey, World Cup Venue: Local Risks?

Monterrey is investing heavily in infrastructure to become a premier host city for the 2026 World Cup, with both local and state government contributions aimed at enhancing transportation, tourism, and stadium facilities.

Feb 13 • 08:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Four Risks Approaching the World in 2030

The World Economic Forum identifies four significant risks that could lead to dramatic changes globally by 2030, including the decline of U.S. leadership and the rise of a polycentric world order.

Feb 13 • 00:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Robert Kiyosaki Issues Another Warning

Robert Kiyosaki has once again issued warnings regarding financial markets and investment strategies.

Feb 11 • 10:25 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Support for Risk-Taking by the State in Overseas Expansion of Private Sector Companies: Recommendations from Experts on Economic Security

Experts in Japan have recommended that the government expand support for private companies venturing overseas by absorbing loss risks to enhance economic security.

Feb 11 • 02:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigeria’s financial system needs coherence, not just growth

Nigeria's financial system, despite growth in pension assets and digital finance, suffers from significant fragmentation, requiring a more coherent approach to manage interconnected risks.

Feb 11 • 01:16 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Geoff Russ: B.C. Conservative leadership candidate torpedoes his campaign by brushing off culture war

B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Yuri Fulmer risks alienating supporters by dismissing key culture war issues in favor of a narrow economic focus.

Feb 8 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Pablo de Ramón-Laca (Cesce): "There is a break in the previous economic order and that increases risks, but it should not paralyze companies"

Pablo de Ramón-Laca, a member of the IMF Executive Board and head of Cesce, discusses the challenges and opportunities businesses face amid shifting global economic dynamics.

Feb 8 • 00:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Hidden dangers: How Lagos residents risk health for cheap street meals

Lagos residents face health risks from consuming inexpensive street food due to vendors' unhygienic practices.

Feb 8 • 00:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula's Plan Against Fossil Fuels Should Cite Excess Clean Energy and Oil Revenue as Risks

President Lula's plan to phase out fossil fuels will highlight Brazil's opportunities in this transition, along with risks like wasted clean energy due to storage shortages and the economic burden of the oil industry.

Feb 6 • 14:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

How the dollar ceased to be a refuge – And why this overturns everything

The article discusses how the dollar is losing its status as a safe haven due to political turbulence in Washington, with a growing concern for American institutional trust and investors quietly demanding a risk premium from the superpower.

Feb 6 • 12:44 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

The world expects up to 4% more travelers, domestic tourism satisfied with a repeat in 2025.

Global tourism is projected to exceed last year's numbers by 3-4%, despite rising travel costs and geopolitical risks, with 58% of industry representatives anticipating improved results this year.

Feb 5 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

BBVA rules out a real estate bubble: "We do not see short and medium-term risk, nor a decrease in prices"

BBVA asserts there is no real estate bubble, indicating stability in prices without short to medium-term risks after announcing its 2025 results.

Feb 5 • 12:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Loneliness and partnership crises are an economic problem

The rapid technological changes driven by the internet, social networks, and artificial intelligence pose risks of influencing human behavior and can lead to significant economic issues such as loneliness and partnership crises.

Feb 5 • 10:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

BiH retains credit rating at B level, political risks affect the economy

Bosnia and Herzegovina has maintained its credit rating at a B level, indicating economic resilience, but rising fiscal and political challenges could pose risks.

Feb 4 • 11:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

China prepares legal grounds for 'trade retaliation'...Risks increase for companies entering the local market

China is significantly restructuring its economic and trade laws this year, which may greatly impact the business environment for foreign companies operating in the country, with clear legal grounds established for trade sanctions.

Feb 4 • 07:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
World

Remittances at risk due to economic slowdown in the United States and strength of the peso: BBVA Mexico

In 2026, remittance flows to Mexico will face major risks from a potential economic slowdown in the United States, strict immigration policies, and the appreciation of the Mexican peso, according to BBVA Mexico.

Feb 3 • 23:32 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"Largely According to the Principle of Hope" - Court of Auditors Criticizes Habeck's Million Euro Crash Landing

The Court of Auditors harshly criticizes former Economic Minister Habeck's handling of a 600-million-euro financial support for battery manufacturer Northvolt, citing a lack of complete information to Parliament and enormous risks being overlooked.

Feb 3 • 13:23 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Davos 2026 and Artificial Intelligence

Davos has placed artificial intelligence at the center of global debate, emphasizing its role as an economic and social change driver and the need for inclusive governance amid tensions between its transformative promises and deep risks.

Feb 3 • 09:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

If the real economy wants to ride the 'KOSPI wind'... it must be assured of capital market reform

The article discusses the challenge of transferring the positive trends of the KOSPI index to the real economy while criticizing the potential risks and inequalities arising from the current stock market dynamics in South Korea.

Feb 3 • 09:03 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

HUP: The EU Agreement with South America Represents a Risk for Domestic Agriculture

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement offers significant opportunities for the EU but poses risks for Croatian agriculture, which is currently stagnating and facing declining productivity.

Jan 16 • 13:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Chinese-Japanese Relations: Beijing Tests Its Escalation Strategy on Japan

The recent escalation in Chinese-Japanese relations reflects significant shifts in Chinese foreign policy under President Xi Jinping, who is willing to take greater military risks and use targeted economic coercion.

Jan 15 • 06:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

San Basilio (CNMV) sees geopolitics and AI valuations as the main risks for 2026

At the Spain Investors Day, Minister José Manuel Albares emphasized the economic value of multilateralism and dialogue while addressing the geopolitical situation as a key risk for the future.

Jan 14 • 20:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The “geoeconomic and armed” conflicts in a multipolar order top the list of risks from Davos for 2026

The World Economic Forum's report highlights increasing concerns regarding geoeconomic and armed conflicts in a multipolar world, exacerbated by climate change and rapid technological advancements.

Jan 14 • 15:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Croatia votes: continue growth of 2.7% or risk reforms

Croatia is projected to experience economic growth of 2.7% in 2026, making it one of the EU's faster-growing economies, but faces risks from trade tensions and a slowing economy.

Jan 14 • 14:34 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"It is a difficult disease to manage": after dermatosis, bovine tuberculosis revives concerns among farmers

Four farms in Orne have been struck by bovine tuberculosis, leading to culls and raising concerns for both health risks and economic consequences for the dairy sector.

Jan 13 • 12:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Experts believe that the room for interest rate cuts is getting smaller

The article discusses predictions regarding Poland's GDP growth, key factors influencing economic growth, external risks, private consumption dynamics, inflation expectations, and potential changes in interest rates.

Jan 12 • 03:25 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Weekly selection of the editor / Robert Fico risks being stuck in a bind in April

The article discusses the impending challenges faced by Robert Fico's government due to domestic economic pressures and potential geopolitical shifts from Hungary.

Jan 11 • 22:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

3 Events That Could Drive Global Markets to Decline in 2026

Financial markets entered 2026 with strong momentum; however, a report warns that optimism may be misplaced due to accumulating risks that have not yet been fully priced in.

Jan 11 • 07:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Return of the Economy by Force

The intervention in Venezuela signifies a resurgence of political and military power directly influencing the economic landscape, reshaping prices, risks, and economic alliances.

Jan 11 • 04:45 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

China cautions against ‘compound errors’ from clashing policies

China's Communist Party warns of risks from conflicting economic measures and emphasizes the need for better market guidance as it begins its 15th five-year planning period.

Jan 9 • 12:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Mercosur: if Emmanuel Macron votes for the agreement, "he risks censure" from the government, warns Bruno Retailleau

Bruno Retailleau warned that if Emmanuel Macron supports the Mercosur agreement, it could lead to a risk of censure for the government, as stated during the presentation of his economic program.

Jan 7 • 11:38 UTC

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