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Wednesday briefing: The chancellor has an unexpected windfall – how will he use it in today’s budget?

In today’s newsletter: His autumn statement was all about repairing the damage of the Truss government. What will Jeremy Hunt’s first budget entail?

The Guardian - UK

Five charts that will shape Jeremy Hunt’s budget

From cooling inflation to easing staff shortages, we look at the factors behind the chancellor’s spending choices

The Guardian - UK

Egypt Lowers Its Economic Growth Forecast to 4.2% In 2022/23

Egypt’s economy is expected to grow 4.2 percent in the current fiscal year ending in June, the cabinet said on Tuesday, much less than previously forecast. Gross domestic product grew by 3.9 percent in October-December, the second quarter of the fiscal year, while the unemployment rate fell to 7.2 percent,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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South West business Budget predictions and wish lists ahead of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s speech

You can keep up to date with all the latest news from the Budget via our live blog which you can find on BusinessLive's home page

Birmingham Post

Federal Reserve faces dual test of high inflation, bank instability

The US Federal Reserve faces a tricky balancing act, as it tries to navigate high inflation and instability in the banking sector. Alexander Yokum, of CFRA Research, says the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank could affect the Fed's next interest rate decision, despite a 6 percent jump…

France 24

Japanese firms vow to stay in Thailand

The Japan Business Federation, also known as Keidanren, remains confident about its investments in Thailand and is keen to continue here, particularly in businesses related to the bio-, circular and green (BCG) economy.

Bangkok Post

Leveraging digital platforms for public good: Stories of positive impact from India

Digital platforms such as Uber, Airbnb, WeChat and TaskRabbit have changed the world by creating new economic opportunities through gig work culture and enabling a sharing economy. However, concerns remain about how these platforms may exploit gig workers and customers if driven purely by profit.

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Interest rate rises have Australians ready to slash spending, and businesses are bracing for the cuts

Australia's economy is still holding up on the back of household spending, but there are warning signs that a severe downturn is imminent — and small businesses are already seeing it in action.

ABC News

Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse undercuts key engine of Bay Area economy

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has stripped the Bay Area’s startup industry — a key driver of the region’s economy — of a crucial source of funding that for decades has fueled innovation and growth.

Tribune News Service

3 of the Most Dependable Stocks on the Planet

Fed chair Powell’s recent hawkish comments and the upbeat economic data have raised the probability of more aggressive interest rate hikes as the economy grows too quickly. Persistent rate hikes are expected to keep the stock market highly volatile in the upcoming months. Amid an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop, quality stocks…

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Inflation is proving particularly stubborn -- but jitters over banking failures, softening economy complicate Fed rate decision

The Federal Reserve is facing a rather sticky problem. Despite its best efforts over the past year, inflation is stubbornly refusing to head south with any urgency to a target of 2%.

The Conversation

Amid fears for small players, big banks agree to a competition inquiry

Is NZ developing a two-tier banking system? There’s concern smaller savings institutions may be placed at greater risk, if customers follow Americans' flight to big banks this week. Jonathan Milne reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

Budget explainer: here are some ways to read between the lines on what's being reported

UK budget announcements inevitably lead to a deluge of reporting on how the chancellor’s latest plans for the economy will affect our wallets, pensions and investments, as well as the bottom lines of businesses, charities and entire industries.

The Conversation

Could scientist Claudia Sheinbaum be Mexico’s next leader?

Mexico is a year away from electing its next head of state and the potential candidate getting the most attention is an environmental scientist who could become the first female leader of Latin America’s second-largest economy

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Why central banks are too powerful and have created our inflation crisis – by the banking expert who pioneered quantitative easing

Fifty years ago, a war broke out in the Middle East which resulted in a global oil embargo and a dramatic spike in energy prices.

Evening Standard

BusinessLDN: Chancellor must unlock London growth to drive UK economy

“The Chancellor is going into this budget with very limited room for maneouvre, so we can’t go in with a huge shopping list,” CEO John Dickie said.

Insider UK

Spring Budget: Chancellor expected to announce £8.6m funding boost for Edinburgh’s festivals

'Edinburgh is at the heart of our international position as a world leader in the creative. sectors'

The Independent UK

Hunt expected to announce £8.6m funding boost for Edinburgh’s festivals

The Chancellor will deliver the UK Government’s spring budget on Wednesday.

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The Guardian - UK

‘No strategy’: West Yorkshire firms hope the budget supports industry

Business leaders looking for industrial plan of action from government amid uncertainty over the economy

Asharq Al-Awsat

China to Reopen to Tourists, Resume All Visas Wednesday

China will reopen its borders to tourists and resume issuing all visas Wednesday after a three-year halt during the pandemic as it sought to boost its tourism and economy. China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists. The announcement Tuesday came after it declared…

The Independent UK

China to reopen to tourists, resume all visas Wednesday

China will reopen its borders to tourists and resume issuing all visas Wednesday after a three-year halt during the pandemic as it sought to boost its tourism and economy

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Energy Minister, Tuvalu Prime Minister Discuss Energy Cooperation

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met with Prime Minister of Tuvalu Kausea Natano in Riyadh. During the meeting, the two officials discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, prospects for joint cooperation in energy fields, and ways to develop ties. They also reviewed the Kingdom's initiatives to preserve…

Wales Online

Fears of another financial crisis as US bank stocks tumble after interest rate hikes

Investors are concerned that a relentless rise in interest rates meant to curb inflation are approaching a tipping point and may be cracking the banking system

Los Angeles Times

California appeals court reverses most of ruling deeming Prop. 22 invalid

A California appeals court reversed most of a ruling invalidating Proposition 22, the state's 2020 voter-approved gig economy law allowing giant ride-hailing and delivery companies to classify their workers as independent contractors rather than employees.

Bangkok Post

Beijing will use 'floggings' until morale improves

Xi Jinping was confirmed in a third term as president of China at the National People's Congress last week, and not one of the 3,000 delegates voted against him. Why would they? Everything is perfect in the People's Republic of Oz, and the chief Wizard doesn't even to need to…

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