Swiss food giant Nestlé has retained its position as the world’s most valuable food company, with a market capitalisation of about $264 billion, underscoring the dominance of multinational consumer brands in a rapidly evolving global food industry.

As of February 2026, the list of the world’s richest women reflects major shifts tied to market performance, inheritance, and cross-industry investment.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is forecasting a notable reshuffle in global economic growth for 2026, with emerging markets driving much of the world’s expansion.

New projections made about Africa’s economic story in 2026 are based on nominal GDP estimates that place a familiar group of countries at the top, but the deeper story lies in why these economies are leading and what it signals about Africa’s future growth path.

Despite the U.S. dollar’s role as the world’s dominant reserve currency, several national currencies are trading at higher values per unit than the dollar.

The central takeaway from the 2025 Banking Consumer Survey in Indonesia, conducted by Impactum Insights, is that consumer perceptions of banks remain strikingly stable, concentrated, and uneven.

Extreme wealth at the very top continues to surge, and January 2026 confirms what the past few years have made clear: technology remains the dominant engine of global fortunes.

The global butter trade may not grab headlines every day, but it’s a big business that grossed US$10.3 billion in 2024, up from US$6.4 billion in 2020.

Iran is facing one of its most significant waves of unrest in years, with protests spreading across dozens of cities and provinces since December 2025.

A new comparison of global electricity prices has revealed the most profitable countries to mine one Bitcoin (BTC).

Islamic finance is growing faster than ever, and new figures show a surprising leader at the top. According to Global Finance Magazine, Sudan holds the largest volume of assets in Islamic banks worldwide, an estimated $484 billion, placing it ahead of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait.

The speed at which the world’s largest corporations generate $100 million in sales reveals their operations' immense scale and ability to dominate global markets.

As we step into 2024, a new wave of visionary leaders continues to redefine industries and drive global transformation.

The United States faces growing threats to its critical infrastructure as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and FBI jointly warn of cyberattacks orchestrated by Chinese state-sponsored actors. These attacks, targeting vital sectors such as Communications, Energy, Transportation Systems, and Water and Wastewater Systems, have raised alarms over potential future disruptions to national security.

As economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions intensify, central banks worldwide increasingly turn to gold as a financial safeguard. Gold reserves, seen as a stable and reliable anchor, have become an essential part of the government's strategies to ensure fiscal security. These reserves act as a tangible backstop for national wealth, insulating economies from currency fluctuations and rising inflation.

Europe's personal income tax rates reveal a striking contrast between countries, highlighting differing approaches to funding public services and achieving economic priorities. Among European OECD countries, the average personal income tax rate stands at 42.8%, with some nations adopting highly progressive systems to ensure equitable contributions from higher earners.

Recent data has revealed Indian industrialist Jamsetji Tata as the world's most charitable billionaire, with a staggering $102.4 billion in donations primarily directed toward healthcare and education in India. This monumental contribution underscores Tata's enduring legacy as a pioneer of corporate philanthropy and social reform.