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Australia’s jobless rate is steady as she goes – and so too is the economy

Unemployment has come in at 3.5% for the second month in a row. That’s good news for economic growth – if people have jobs, they’re more likely to spend

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2022

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Bangkok Post · Oct 20, 2022

Pound rises over $1.13 and stock market closes higher as Liz Truss resigns – as it happened

Sterling has gained a cent against the US dollar after PM quits, on hopes that UK economic and political turmoil could ease

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2022

An Asean country might be near a crisis

I am talking about an imaginary country which is a member of Asean. This country may or may not exist. To avoid unnecessary negative repercussions, this country shall remain nameless and be referred to as country "N" with its currency "D". This country is the star of Asean with a…

Bangkok Post · Oct 19, 2022

Stocks to gain from stimulus measures

Retail, tourism and construction stocks are likely to benefit from cabinet approval this week of 17 billion baht in spending to stimulate the economy, says Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).

Bangkok Post · Oct 19, 2022

Global recession looks likely. Even if Australia escapes it, we are in for a bad couple of years

Economics is confusing at the best of times. But, at the moment, it’s downright counter-intuitive.

The Conversation · Oct 19, 2022

Jeff Bezos, one of the world’s richest men, warns the rest of us about economic recession: ‘Batten down the hatches’

The CEO of JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, also predicts a recession within the next nine months

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

EU leaders united against Russia, divided over energy summit

European Union leaders head into Thursday's energy summit looking for joint measures to contain an energy crisis that has already dented their economy and threatens to spread more hardship this winter

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

Tax cuts to cost $11b more than estimate

The federal treasurer says the controversial stage three tax cuts will cost billions more than previously thought as the government faces calls to scrap them.

AAP · Oct 19, 2022

Like ‘two separate elections.’ How abortion and inflation have taken over California political ads

LOS ANGELES — The congressional election ads bombarding Californians show a sharp dichotomy in priorities — Democrats are laser-focused on abortion access, while Republicans zero in on inflation.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 19, 2022