Tories accused of ‘losing control of the economy’ as figures show it shrinking faster and worst in G7 Revised figures show the UK is slipping even further from its pre-pandemic level The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022
Investors prefer bonds: How sleepy government bonds became the hot investment of 2022 Treasury bonds paid out much more than usual this year. That's great for investors, but could spell trouble for the government. WEKU · Dec 22, 2022
UK economic growth weaker than first thought, latest figures show THE UK economy contracted by more than was first thought between July and September with growth also weaker than estimated in a grim set of official… The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2022
FTSE 100 Live: Recession-bound UK economy declines 0.3% in Q3 The recession-bound UK economy contracted by 0.3% in the third quarter of the year, slightly more than originally thought. Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2022
New Year spending seen at 3-year high - UTCC Thailand's consumer spending during the New Year could reach a three-year high of 103 billion baht (US$2.97 billion) as the economy continues to recover from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the president of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) said on Thursday. Bangkok Post · Dec 22, 2022
Apec summit expected to generate B600bn An industry council estimates the Apec Summit 2022 held in Bangkok last month will generate 500-600 billion baht in benefits for Thailand's economy over the next 3-5 years. Bangkok Post · Dec 21, 2022
Time to make the most of deglobalisation After four decades of fostering integration through trade and finance, the global economy has begun a painful process of fragmentation. Initially driven by wealthy countries -- namely, the US under former President Donald Trump and the UK following the Brexit referendum -- several geopolitical forces have combined to accelerate the… Bangkok Post · Dec 21, 2022
How did China surpass Thailand? Thailand revolutionised its political and administrative systems in 1932, well before China, which did not start until 1949. The shared drive for this revolution was the economic hardship of the populace. Both Thailand and China were poor nations. Their economy stagnated and was under the control of the privileged groups,… Bangkok Post · Dec 21, 2022
Top economist Mohamed El-Erian says there’s a ‘new definition’ for a soft landing and argues ‘we can’t avoid a recession’ Americans may have to accept higher inflation, or face a serious recession as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to get to its 2% inflation target, El-Erian warns. Fortune · Dec 21, 2022
Indian economy likely to grow at over 7% in FY23: Arvind Panagariya NEW DELHI: The Indian economy is likely to grow at over 7 per cent in the current fiscal year, former Niti Aayog vice chairman Arvind Panagariya said on Wednesday, while observing that the growth rate should sustain next year too provided the forthcoming Budget does not have any negative surprises. The Times of India · Dec 21, 2022
2022 Honda Passport TrailSport Review: Junior Adventurer As comfy as ever, Honda’s mid-sizer comes up just a bit short on the Kia Sorento in technology and efficiency. Motor1 · Dec 21, 2022
4 Stocks That Are Too Good to Ignore Right Now The Fed’s hawkish stance and decline in consumer spending indicate that the economy could soon tip into a recession. Therefore, investors should consider fundamentally sound stocks Cardinal Health (CAH), United Microelectronics (UMC), MasterCraft (MCFT), and GEE Group (JOB) now. Keep reading…. StockNews.com · Dec 21, 2022
Michael Hiltzik: A panicky Federal Reserve is driving us into an unnecessary recession Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell snatched the cookie jar out of the stock market's hands on Dec. 14, when he followed up an announcement of a dovish half-point interest rate increase with a warning that the Fed didn't think it had wrung enough inflation out of the economy… Los Angeles Times · Dec 21, 2022
New Covid outbreak in China, India says no need to panic yet With another Covid-19 outbreak in China, India Inc is cautiously optimistic that the resilience of the Indian economy will help avoid any large-scale disruptions. The Times of India · Dec 21, 2022
StockNews.com · Dec 21, 2022 3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy Now for the Long Term Despite widespread macro headwinds, the U.S. economy and its tight labor market look resilient enough to sustain possible downturns in the upcoming term. Moreover, as the stock market is expected to make a comeback soon, Comcast (CMCSA), Elevance Health (ELV), and Waste Management (WM) could be no-brainer stocks to buy…
Birmingham Post · Dec 21, 2022 Development Bank of Wales eyeing new British Business Bank funds Chief executive Giles Thorley said funding to support decarbonisation of the Welsh economy is a key focus
The News Lens · Dec 21, 2022 China’s Soaring Covid Numbers Raise Global Fears Investors have welcomed China’s shift away from the zero-Covid strategy as good news for the world economy in the longer run. However, there are more immediate worries about the near-term impact of surging case numbers on trade and industry.
Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022 Karl W. Smith: The collapse in the US saving rate is misleading The collapse in the personal U.S. saving rate to near a record low has fueled a narrative that consumers are clearly strapped heading into 2023. This is worrisome because consumer spending accounts for about two thirds of the economy. Heck, one widely shared analysis by Federal Reserve analysts estimated that…
Chicago Tribune · Dec 21, 2022 Commentary: The tech meltdown will help the economy — eventually Technology companies are shedding jobs at disturbing rates. Those with experience in computing are being laid off, sometimes with little warning. Freshly minted computer science graduates are facing employment headwinds not seen for well over a decade. Is this the next dot-com bubble burst, which could send the economy spiraling…
ABC News · Dec 21, 2022 Tourism delivered $2.6 billion to NT economy in 2022, according to new government figures Government figures show tourist numbers in the Northern Territory have recovered strongly, almost reaching pre-pandemic levels, but operators say more needs to be done to encourage visitors during the wet season.
ABC News · Dec 21, 2022 COVID-19 case numbers are exploding in China. Here's how the surge could impact the global economy COVID-19 cases have surged in China since stringent restrictions were lifted and there are concerns about the economic ramifications this could bring.
Reuters · Dec 21, 2022 Hearses queue at Beijing crematorium, even as China reports no new COVID deaths Dozens of hearses queued outside a Beijing crematorium on Wednesday, even as China reported no new COVID-19 deaths in its growing outbreak, sparking criticism of its virus accounting as the capital braces for a surge of cases.
Birmingham Post · Dec 21, 2022 Small rise in business confidence across Wales as firms cautiously optimistic entering 2023 Welsh firms were more optimistic in the economy than in their own business prospects, latest figures from Lloyds Bank reveal
Bangkok Post · Dec 20, 2022 Uncertainty ahead for Thai economy The Thai economy will face many headwinds but also tailwinds next year, mainly from the global economy and geopolitical tensions. In 2022, the Thai economy slowly recovered from the Covid pandemic as lockdowns ended and the economy was reopened to international travel.
Bangkok Post · Dec 20, 2022 To activate hope, activate capital The atmosphere at the end of last month's UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt was rather sobering. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has forced countries to turn to thermal coal and other fossil fuels to meet their energy needs, likely postponing the transition to a net-zero economy. But COP27 also…