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‘Tired not demoralised’: Ukraine’s tech workers fight growing war fatigue

It’s become harder to get investment and clients from overseas, and the sector is suffering from brain drain.

Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2024

Ecuador Government Proposes To Boost Security Spending By $214 Million

Economy Minister Juan Carlos Vega said that the government will also add 15% VAT (Value Added Tax) from April onwards.

Latin Times · Feb 22, 2024

Lloyds Bank sets aside £450m for car loan investigation

LLOYDS BANK offered a positive view of the UK economy this morning, with booming profits and low impairment charges on bad debts.

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2024

Australia's Q4 Annual Wage Growth Reaches 15-Year High

Australia's economy sees 15-year high in annual wage growth, signaling positive economic outlook with potential for sustained growth.

Top News · Feb 21, 2024

Germany Cuts 2024 Growth Forecast As Economic Woes Pile Up

The German government slashed its growth forecast for 2024 on Wednesday, warning that Europe's largest economy was in "difficult waters" as it faced a series of headwinds.

International Business Times · Feb 21, 2024

China Stocks Jump After Rate Cut As Markets Await US Tech Earnings

China's central bank rate-cut on Tuesday is among measures intended to rally dwindling growth as the world's second-largest economy battles a prolonged property-sector crisis and a global slowdown.

International Business Times · Feb 21, 2024

German Economy Buffeted By 'Perfect Storm'

Weaker exports, costly energy and a stuttering green transition have combined to form a "perfect storm" for the German economy, leaving Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition bickering over how to change course.

International Business Times · Feb 21, 2024

What Does UK Entering Recession After Steeper-Than-Expected Fall In GDP Mean For Brits

While recessions of the past, notably during the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, were protracted and severe, indications suggest that this downturn may be milder and short-lived.

International Business Times UK · Feb 20, 2024

Bolivia Implements Measures To Address Dollar Crisis

Bolivia implements measures to stabilize economy amidst dollar crisis, focusing on exchange rate, exports, and transparency.

Top News · Feb 20, 2024

J.P. Morgan, State Street withdraw from Climate Action 100+

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Feb 20, 2024