A major Hollywood producer lets loose on how streaming is killing originality in movies Movies are starting to lose their creativity in the subscription streaming economy. Fortune · Jan 13, 2023
White House sounds alarm on GOP ‘malfeasance’ after Treasury warns of approaching debt limit The Treasury Secretary says a ‘failure to meet the government’s obligations’ would end up doing ‘irreparable harm to the US economy, the livelihoods of all Americans, and global financial stability’ The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023
Inflation has slowed–but high prices are here to stay. Here’s why the next rate hike should be the Fed’s last Inflation has fallen to its lowest level in more than a year, but the Fed may still hike rates. Here's when it should stop. Fortune · Jan 13, 2023
UK may avoid 2022 recession after growing 0.1% in November – as it happened UK economy beat forecasts with 0.1% growth in November, as food and drink businesses benefited from the FIFA World Cup The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023
Recession fears slow but industry still faces toughest trading conditions in ‘recent history’, says Chamber Slim growth supported by technology sector and pubs and bars boosted by winter World Cup in Qatar Birmingham Post · Jan 13, 2023
It's far from being all doom and gloom on the the economy There is growth across a variety of technologies such as electric vehicles and broadband Birmingham Post · Jan 13, 2023
Who are the big winners in FTSE 100’s £350 billion rebound as it closes in on record high? Some well-known UK names are in the lead as hopes grow that the economy is proving more resilient than feared Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2023
NI Chamber: Businesses showing resilience despite inflationary pressures More than half expect their businesses to grow this year, but believe the Northern Ireland economy will contract Birmingham Post · Jan 13, 2023
UK economy unexpectedly grew by 0.1% in November, latest GDP figures reveal With inflation forecast to fall in the coming months and the pressure on energy bills set to ease thanks in part to warmer than expected winter weather and a drop in the price of gas, the economic outlook is not looking slightly brighter.To add to the growing optimism, Tesco and… Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2023
German economy seen stagnating in Q4, grew 1.9% in 2022 Germany's national statistics office says the country's economy appears to have stagnated in the fourth quarter The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023
The UK may avoid a recession for now but it won’t feel like it for many Jeremy Hunt is not getting carried away by November growth, and monthly GDP moves can be erratic The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023
Concerns rising for North East businesses despite signs of hope, survey says Quarterly economic survey from the North East England Chamber of Commerce describes a mixed picture in the regional economy Birmingham Post · Jan 13, 2023
‘Fun, wild party bar’ allowed to open EVEN LATER despite noise concerns "We are mindful that Stockport is a growing town, it’s becoming more and more desirable to live in Stockport and part of the desire is fed by the night time economy" Manchester Evening News · Jan 13, 2023
UK economy grew by only 0.1% in November Figure comes as people began Christmas shopping, while World Cup gave pubs and bars a boost The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023
Birmingham Post · Jan 13, 2023 Withering Invest NI independent review calls for “profound change” The report was carried out at the behest of former economy minister Gordon Lyons
Wales Online · Jan 13, 2023 UK economy unexpectedly grows in November Analysts had predicted the economy would shrink by 0.3% for November
Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2023 World Cup helps net UK growth boost as economy unexpectedly grew by 0.1% in November Latest GDP figure beats expectations in surprise boost to the economy
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023 UK economy grew in November despite recession predictions The increase comes despite forecasts of a UK recession in 2023
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 13, 2023 IMF: Full Brunt of Financial Tightening Yet to Materialize Countries have yet to see the full impact of tightening financial conditions, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Thursday, warning that central banks have some way to go in their inflation battle. Global growth is expected to slow further this year, as central banks including the US Federal Reserve have raised…
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023 Asian markets mostly higher, tracking Wall Street gains Shares have advanced in Asia after news that U.S. consumer inflation slowed last month pushed Wall Street benchmarks higher
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023 China's reopened borders raise hopes for soccer resurgence After three years of isolation and financial struggles in Chinese soccer, the country is reopening its borders and economy to the outside world
Reuters · Jan 13, 2023 Venezuelan economy grew above 15% in 2022, president says Venezuela's economy expanded around 15% last year, President Nicolas Maduro said on Thursday during his annual state of the nation address, crediting the expansion to diversification of the largely oil-focused economy.
Reuters · Jan 12, 2023 Australia's natural disasters bill hits $3.5 billion in 2022, billions more to come Floods and natural disasters that hit all but one Australian state and territory in 2022 cost the economy A$5 billion ($3.48 billion) and stoked inflation according to Treasury estimates which forecast billions more spending in 2023.
ABC News · Jan 12, 2023 East coast flooding saw majority of Australians covered by natural disaster declaration in 2022 New data shows the majority of Australians lived in a local government area that was affected by serious natural disasters in 2022, mostly as a result of widespread flooding across the east coast.
Bangkok Post · Jan 12, 2023 WCEC to boost China ties More than 4,000 Chinese business leaders are expected to attend the 16th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) in Bangkok in June, giving an added boost to the economy and the tourism sector, according to the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce.