New Zealand GDP falls, past recession revealed New Zealand's economy is again going backwards, falling by 0.3 per cent in the September 2023 quarter. AAP · Dec 13, 2023
'We Have To Endure' - Argentines Stoic As Prices Skyrocket Maria Mamani carries a fistful of new price stickers around a supermarket after Argentina's government slashed the value of the peso in half as part of "shock" therapy to the ailing economy. International Business Times · Dec 13, 2023
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged, Projects Cuts in 2024: What the Experts Are Saying The Fed left interest rates at a 22-year high but forecast three cuts next year. Kiplinger · Dec 13, 2023
Fed Keeps Rates Steady, Predicts Faster Inflation Cooling by 2024 In this economy discussion, experts explore the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates, impacts of inflation, and expectations for economic changes. Top News · Dec 13, 2023
Swatantra party’s history reiterates importance of strong Opposition in society, says author Aditya Balasubramanian Swatantra Party, founded by C. Rajagopalachari, highlights importance of strong Opposition to check power excesses & provide ideological diversity. Aditya Balasubramanian, ANU Senior Lecturer, spoke at book launch in Chennai on decentralisation & governance. Panel discussed free marketeers' views on Constitution's 'capitalist relations of economy'. Heterogeneity of Swatantra Party revealed… The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023
New EU gig worker rules will sort out who should get the benefits of full-time employees In a bid to improve working conditions for people who deliver food and offer rides through smartphone apps, the European Union gave provisional approval to new rules for gig economy workers The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023
‘Quite a gap to close’: women ‘vastly underrepresented’ in green jobs sector Women comprise a strikingly small portion of the clean tech workforce, but the White House has made steps to change that The Guardian - US · Dec 13, 2023
GameStop (GME) vs. Aeon (AONNY): Analyzing Which Specialty Retailer Is a Solid Buy for 2024 The specialty retail sector is flourishing due to a resilient U.S. economy with solid GDP growth, reduced inflation concerns, and robust consumer spending. Hence, let's assess which specialty retail stock between GameStop (GME) and Aeon (AONNY) could be a better buy for 2024. Read more…. StockNews.com · Dec 13, 2023
Wholesale inflation in US slowed further last month, signaling that price pressures continue to ease Wholesale inflation in the United States was unchanged in November, suggesting that price increases in the economy’s pipeline are continuing to gradually ease The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023
Growth of autocracies will expand Chinese global influence via Belt and Road Initiative as it enters second decade China currently faces daunting challenges in its domestic economy. But weakness in the real estate market and consumer spending at home is unlikely to stem its rising influence abroad. The Conversation · Dec 13, 2023
The U.S.-led digital trade world order is under attack–by the U.S. America can regulate Big Tech without disrupting the cross-border data flows that underpin our economy and society. Fortune · Dec 13, 2023
Rishi Sunak now as unpopular as Boris Johnson when he quit, poll reveals As the prime minister battles a civil war on the Tory back benches, his favourability with the public has slumped to a record low The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023
'Shock therapy' for Argentina's economy: Milei devalues peso by more than 50% Just days after the inauguration of new president Javier Milei, Argentina's economy minister has announced a dramatic devaluation of the country's currency in an attempt to tackle triple-digit inflation. Also, undocumented workers in France are concerned about the government's plans to tighten measures against them. Plus, Netflix has released almost… France 24 · Dec 13, 2023
Argentina Devalues Local Currency By 50%, Cuts Energy, Transportation Subsidies To Revive Economy Luis Caputo said the country was going to see "worse than before" for a couple of months, adding that all the new government projects were halted as there was "no more money." Latin Times · Dec 13, 2023
Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2023 Interest rates to plunge in 2024 after GDP falls, City markets suggest Market pricing is now pointing to a first cut as soon as May
Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2023 Two US baseball games at Olympic stadium delivered £53m economy boost, research finds 110,000 fans attended the Major League Baseball games between the St Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs in June
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023 Sadiq Khan: plans to cut migration will trigger London recruitment crisis Key sectors of capital’s economy worth billions to exchequer could be left understaffed, mayor warns
Fortune · Dec 13, 2023 There's a 'silver lining' to China's 'deflationary cloud'—they can 'export' lower prices to the West in a win-win scenario, according to Société Générale's Albert Edwards “The ‘West’ wants lower inflation, while China (and Japan) wants higher inflation. There is a deal to be done and maybe all parties can benefit," Edwards wrote.
Latin Times · Dec 13, 2023 Argentina Devalues Peso, Unveils Measures To Avoid 'Hyperinflation' The government of President Javier Milei announced cuts to generous state subsidies and a halt to all new public construction projects.
The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023 Centre is nudging Kerala towards a financial crisis, says State in Supreme Court Kerala has filed a suit in the Supreme Court accusing the Centre of violating the federal structure of governance and causing “severe damage to the economy of a small State with meagre resources” by interfering with its finances. The suit said a State, in a federal system of governance, had…
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023 UK economy shrank faster than expected in October, new data reveals Economists warn ‘spectre’ of recession hanging over Britain, as GDP falls 0.3 per cent
Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2023 Recession fears return as figures show GDP slumped by 0.3% in October Stormy weather partly to blame for surprise fall in output
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023 UK economy shrinks unexpectedly as households feel squeeze GDP fell by 0.3% in October as Bank of England prepares to keep interest rates on hold
International Business Times · Dec 13, 2023 The Great Comeback Of The Greek Economy Today, the Greek economy has rebounded to a new normal, contributing to the European stability. The country is witnessing healthy Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, while the Debt to GDP ratio is declining.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023 Traders lift bets on UK interest rate cuts in 2024 after economy shrinks in October – as it happened Rachel Reeves warns that economic growth is going backwards after GDP shrinks by 0.3% in October, prompting City to predict 100bp of rate cuts in 2024