Economy · Important news for 8 September 2026
S&P downgrades Senegal on debt fears
China announces $54 billion injection for banks and insurers
Dangote Refinery sets IPO price in Lagos
Japan's foreign reserves drop by record $80 billion after yen intervention
Iran war drives $100 billion in extra energy costs for U.S. consumers
Turkey Trims 2027 GDP Growth Forecast Amid Economic Pressures
Japan reports faster GDP growth and highest wage rise since 1997, supporting expected BOJ rate hike
Canada Set to Hit Back at US Tariffs, Risking Trade War
Canada prepares to impose tariffs of 15% to 50% on hundreds of US products, risking an escalation into a wider trade war.
- Canada is poised to impose 15% to 50% tariffs on hundreds of US products.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney is leading the retaliatory trade stance.
China Central Bank Accelerates Gold Purchases in August Despite High Prices
France’s Lescure Says Vast Effort Needed to Contain Budget Gap
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