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Cop27: Lula brings Brazil back into climate fold with pledge to save Amazon

Expectations are high for Brazil’s newly elected president to reverse years of climate damage

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

4 Stocks That Deserve a Spot in Your Portfolio

While inflation remains a major concern, Goldman Sachs’ top economist still sees the chances of the economy avoiding a recession. However, amid prevailing uncertainties, we think fundamentally strong stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Volkswagen (VWAGY), Stellantis (STLA), and Core Molding Technologies (CMT) might be worth adding to your portfolio. Continue…

StockNews.com · Nov 8, 2022

Scottish economy up for £22 billion boost in drive to reach net zero

SCOTLAND is up for a £22 billion boost to its economy in its drive to meet net zero, a new report has found.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2022

Governor’s race between Pritzker and Bailey ending, marked by history and hostility

The 19-week tangle between Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey was shaped by fights over abortion, political extremism, crime and the economy. Insults flew from the onset.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2022

South Texas, Abbott vs. O’Rourke, and Harris County: Here are the biggest things to watch for on election night

While the GOP focuses on the border and economy under President Joe Biden, Democrats are hoping to prove polls and political forecasters wrong by tapping into anger over the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the Uvalde school shooting.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 8, 2022

Editorial: Extend child tax credit now

Lobbyists are lining up to push Congress to approve more corporate tax breaks before Jan. 1, including extending deductions for research and development. Supporters argue that U.S. businesses need such incentives to keep the nation competitive in the world economy.

Tribune News Service · Nov 8, 2022

Net zero drive 'could be worth £22 billion' to Scottish economy

New report estimates Scotland requires 109% growth in number of SMEs providing retrofitting services to reach net zero targets

Insider UK · Nov 8, 2022

Biden makes final plea for high-stakes midterms: ‘Next year will shape our lifetimes’

In his final speech before election day, the president attacked Republicans on the economy but also offered a hopeful note

The Guardian - US · Nov 8, 2022

China's super-rich see fortunes plunge as economy slows

China's super-rich saw their wealth tumble by the most in over two decades this year, as the Russia-Ukraine war, Beijing's zero-COVID measures and falling mainland and Hong Kong stock markets pummelled fortunes, an annual rich list said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Nov 8, 2022

PM welcomes new US ambassador

Robert F Godec, the new United States ambassador, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday in a meeting that resulted in both sides agreeing to strengthen ties across various fields such as the economy, according to government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2022