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As South Africans vote in the country's general election this Wednesday, we focus on the state of the economy after three decades under the rule of the African National Congress. In this edition, we see how the country's crumbling energy infrastructure has hampered economic activity and explore the reasons behind…

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The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its forecast for China's economy, while warning that reforms are needed to sustain growth

Shares have fallen across Asia after a mixed session on Wall Street

Consumer confidence in the US economy improves in May driven by positive job market outlook despite inflation concerns.

One runs an aerospace parts maker, the other works in a restaurant near a major new oil refinery -- both women will vote in Mexican elections this weekend, but they could be from different countries.

When South Africa's ANC, founded by Nelson Mandela, swept to power in 1994, it promised "a better life for all". But today, South Africa is worse off than it was 30 years ago and the ruling party could lose its parliamentary majority in Wednesday's election, with voters frustrated with soaring…

Daleep Singh said that sanctioning third parties that trade with Russia is needed, in addition to seizing assets for Ukraine

Nearby crude oil prices are hovering around the crucial $80 per barrel level. Despite a bearish trend since the mid-April high, the energy commodity that fuels the global economy has traded in a sideways pattern throughout May. This consolidation phase could mark a significant bottom for crude oil.

The figure is comprised by one in four Democrats and a little over 10% of Republicans from this demographic, according to a report by the Pew Research Center

Without taking the right measures to allow companies to grow and prosper in the public markets, America could lose its edge.