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The ASX opened strong after the US interest rate rise buoyed Wall Street. But it hasn't cancelled out Tuesday's losses

It's been a dramatic few days on the Australian stock market, with steep losses followed by a brief rise on Thursday morning. But there are still more twists and turns to come.

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GCC, Gulf Chambers Discuss Activating Role of Private Sector in Gulf Economy

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Federation of Gulf Chambers discussed Wednesday the challenges of the private sector and activating the role of the economy at the 58th meeting held in Muscat. GCC Secretary-General Nayef al-Hajraf stressed the importance of the role of the Gulf private sector in achieving…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Who are the winners and losers of the Fed hiking interest rates?

The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it will increase its benchmark interest rate by 0.75%, the largest increase in decades. But what does that actually mean for everyday Americans?

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Bank of England says inflation will hit 11% after raising interest rates to 13-year high – as it happened

UK central bank has raised interest rates to 1.25%, warned inflation will exceed 11% in autumn, and cut growth forecast for this quarter

The Guardian - UK

Poverty leaves scars for life – I’m still scared of strangers at the door and bills through the letterbox

Denying people their needs to save a few quid is a false economy, says campaigner Jack Monroe

The Guardian - UK

Want a solution for the energy crisis gripping Australia's east? Look west

You can thank Margaret Thatcher for the gas supply crunch Australia’s east coast has been plunged into. As UK prime minister, Thatcher led the charge to kick the government out of the economy and allow the market to rule. In Australia, governments took up the idea with enthusiasm through deregulation…

The Conversation

Govt to decide on later pub opening hours Friday: Anutin

The government is moving closer to allowing bars, pubs and other entertainment venues to remain open beyond midnight as the tourism-reliant nation unwinds pandemic-era restrictions to bolster the economy.

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Fed's aggressive rate hikes raise likelihood of a recession

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has pledged to do whatever it takes to curb inflation, now raging at a four-decade high and defying the Fed’s efforts so far to tame it

The Independent UK

US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates 0.75% to curb inflation

The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.75% – the most aggressive hike since 1994 – in an effort to curb soaring inflation. America's central bank is trying to tighten monetary policy, while fostering growth in the economy and labour markets. But will the move be effective? Christian…

France 24

TAT hosts music festival in the South

In order to welcome back visitors to Thailand and to boost the country's tourism sector, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting Rock On The Beach Music Festival, which will take place from Friday until Sunday in Phuket and 24-26 June in Krabi.

Bangkok Post

Data protection penalties eased

Regulations aimed at relaxing enforcement of the penalties under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) are expected to come into force next week, says Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.

Bangkok Post

Kenyan Presidential Candidate: Legalize Cannabis And Snake Venom To Boost Economy

As Kenya faces inflation, unemployment and exorbitant public debt, George Wajackoyah, one of the four presidential candidates in the upcoming August elections, says he wants to get the economy back on track by legalizing cannabis and farming snakes.

Benzinga

Nord Stream 1 gas supply cut aimed at sowing uncertainty, Germany warns

Russia's Gazprom on Wednesday announced a further cut in the amount of gas it can pump through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Europe, a move Germany's economy minister said was aimed at sowing uncertainty and pushing up fuel prices.

Reuters

A poverty trend in search of an explanation

The delay in household consumption expenditure survey leaves us unsure of the studies

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Windfall

The BCCI should use its earnings to develop infrastructure and promote women’s cricket

Benzinga

China's Resilient May Data Offers Glimmer Of Hope, But NBS Warns Of Challenges Ahead

The Chinese economy is recovering from the slowdown seen in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdowns in late-March and for much of April. A trio of data released by the China National Bureau of Statistics showed that retail sales, industrial production and fixed-asset investment, all came in better than expected.

The Guardian - UK

Russia rakes in nearly $20bn from oil exports in May

Rise in revenues is setback for west’s efforts to hit Russian economy in wake of Ukraine invasion

Daily Mirror

Claustrophobic or genius? What it's like sitting in a double-decker plane seat

Designer Alejandro Núñez Vicente has created the dual-level Chaise Longue airplane cabin design in a bid to make air travel much comfier and to give economy customers more room

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Paris Perspective #31: War, peace and the future of the global economy – Steve Killelea

Paris Perspective looks at the state of peace in the world in 2022 on the occasion of the publication of the 16th Global Peace Index. Steve Killelea is the founder and executive chairman of the Institute for Economics and Peace, which publishes the Index.

Daily Record

Boris Johnson compared to Jabba the Hutt and told 'the force doesn't work for him anymore'

Labour's Keir Starmer pushed himself to the edge of the gag galaxy by likening the Prime Minister first to a Star Wars character and then a Love Island contestant.

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson using Jedi mind trick on country over economy, says Starmer

Labour leader says PM is spouting nonsense, telling people ‘they’ve never had it so good’, in bad-tempered PMQs

Evening Standard

PMQs: Keir Starmer in Love Island and Jabba The Hut jibes at Boris Johnson

Labour’s under fire leader Sir Keir Starmer compared Boris Johnson to a contestant on Love Island who was giving the public “the ick” on Wednesday as he stepped up his attacks on the Prime Minster over his handling of the economy.

Reuters

Analysis-Brazil likely to waive over $20 billion in tax revenue as Bolsonaro tries to spur economy

Tax cuts are likely to cost over 110 billion reais ($21.5 billion) in Brazilian tax revenue this year, as President Jair Bolsonaro tries to ease inflation and spur the economy in an election year despite economists' warnings of blowback in 2023.

The Independent UK

Starmer: Love Island-style PM could be booted out for giving voters the ‘ick’

The Labour leader also compared Boris Johnson to the Star Wars gangster Jabba the Hutt.

Benzinga

Over 100 CEOs Including Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft Press For China Competition Bill

A broad coalition of 123 CEOs and senior executives representing major sectors of the American economy and millions of U.S. workers urged Congress to pass legislation to amplify U.S. economic competitiveness, including in chip manufacturing. The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), which organized the letter signing, claimed it was the largest group…

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