Jeremy Hunt ‘not even trying’ to settle NHS pay dispute, says Unison – as it happened Unison general secretary says chancellor ‘completely ignoring vital public services’ after he gives speech on plans The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023
Asian shares edge higher, tracking Wall Street rally Asian shares have advanced, boosted by a rally on Wall Street following reports suggesting the economy and corporate profits may be doing better than feared The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023
Premier Inn submits St Ives hotel plans for care home site The national chain’s parent company Whitbread said the £10m accommodation could create jobs and bring millions of pounds into the local economy Birmingham Post · Jan 27, 2023
Japan PM says can't rule out return of deflation despite price spike Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday that a return to deflation in the world's third-largest economy cannot be ruled out, because domestic demand remains weak. Reuters · Jan 27, 2023
Chicago’s economy socked with one-two punch of COVID, crime: Here’s how mayoral candidates plan to keep it off the ropes Mayor Lori Lightfoot describes herself as a “pro-Chicago business” mayor. But on her watch, Boeing and Citadel have left town. On the plus side, Chicago remains a hub for tech start-ups. As Lightfoot seeks reelection, she and her rivals disagree how to revive the economy and restore downtown. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023
NSW drivers can now 'do their bit' to offset CO2 emissions during annual vehicle registration NSW drivers can now offset their vehicle's carbon emissions annually — at a cost of about $80 — in a move the state government says will help the environment and the economy. ABC News · Jan 26, 2023
China's 'comeback' needs more than a policy reversal When President Joe Biden took office in 2021, his first message to the rest of the world was: "America is back". Having assumed his third term as general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in October, President Xi Jinping appears to be issuing a similar proclamation. Bangkok Post · Jan 26, 2023
Emergency decree endorsed to tackle online fraud The cabinet has approved a draft emergency decree meant to combat online fraud, enabling financial institutions to halt suspicious transactions temporarily for scrutiny, says Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn. Bangkok Post · Jan 26, 2023
Jeremy Hunt warns economic ‘discipline’ needed to get inflation under control Chancellor told a Cabinet away day that inflation is only predicted to fall due to ‘tough decisions’ to stabilise the economy. The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
Michael Gove jokes it would be 'fatal' for Andy Burnham's career if they always agreed The Levelling Up Secretary had plenty of praise for the mayor at the Convention of the North. Manchester Evening News · Jan 26, 2023
Hunt calls for economic ‘discipline’ to curb cost-of-living pressures - OLD The Chancellor told a Cabinet away day that inflation is only predicted to fall due to ‘tough decisions’ to stabilise the economy. The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
Casualties of Big Tech layoffs find other companies are clamoring to hire them After a decade-long boom, high-profile tech companies are laying off thousands of workers. But many of the unemployed are in demand outside of tech. Fortune · Jan 26, 2023
Watch: Biden delivers speech in Virginia on the economy Watch as Joe Biden makes a speech on the US economy at a steamfitters union hall in Virginia. The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
Fox News viewers in shock as host gives gushing defence of Biden economy Brian Kilmeade offered a couched defense of the president’s economic record ahead of Mr Biden’s upcoming address The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
Fortune · Jan 26, 2023 ‘Shockingly’ resilient consumers kept Americans out of a recession last year, but now they’re just about spent Experts weigh in on the latest GDP report. Was the fourth quarter the economy’s final hurrah?
Foreign Affairs · Jan 26, 2023 America’s China Policy Is Not Working The dangers of a broad decoupling.
Reason · Jan 26, 2023 TikTok Is Not a National Security Threat Bipartisan efforts to ban the app in America would be a great blow to our economy and our liberty.
Fortune · Jan 26, 2023 Bill Gates says the rise of China is good for everyone and that Beijing needs to ‘play a stronger role in world governance' He also warns that negative U.S. attitudes toward China, and vice versa, represent a “lose-lose mentality.”
The Conversation · Jan 26, 2023 Why labour strife at universities should concern us all Universities are important public institutions. The education of students and the research undertaken on campuses have a broad impact throughout our economy and society. In Canada, a significant portion of university budgets also comes from government.
Reuters · Jan 26, 2023 IMF mission to visit Pakistan this month to discuss stalled bailout programme An International Monetary Fund mission will visit Pakistan later this month to discuss the stalled ninth review of the country's current funding programme, the lender's resident representative said on Thursday, with the cash-strapped nation's economy in turmoil.
Foreign Affairs · Jan 26, 2023 A Tale of Two Industrial Policies How America and Europe can turn trade tensions into climate progress.
The Times of India · Jan 26, 2023 US economy grows 2.9% in Q4 amid slowdown fears: Key takeaways NEW DELHI: The world's biggest economy grew by 2.9% in the fourth quarter (Q4), data released by the US commerce department showed on Thursday.
Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023 US GDP expands at healthy 2.9% pace while slowdown signs mount The U.S. economy expanded at a healthy pace in the fourth quarter, though signs of slowing underlying demand mounted as the steepest interest-rate hikes in decades threaten growth this year.
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The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023 EXPLAINER: How will we know if the U.S. is in recession? A second consecutive quarter of economic growth underscored Thursday that the nation isn’t in a recession despite high inflation and the Federal Reserve’s fastest pace of interest rate hikes in four decades