Recession watch: Will the economy shrink this year after it grew in July? – City experts look ahead Can the energy price cap help the stuttering UK economy avoid a full-blown recession? Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2022
The reign of Charles III begins in circumstances much like those of 1952 Like the start of his mother’s reign all those years ago, King Charles III’s reign has begun in the middle of a war. Today, it is the war in Ukraine. In February 1952, it was the Korean War. Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2022
Economy grows and pound rallies as City hails new stock market floats Two new investment trusts are planning to come to market in London, after a weak run for dealmaking this year Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2022
COVID-19 policy puts brakes on China's economy BEIJING -- A shadow has fallen over China's economy amid a resurgence of infections with the novel coronavirus. Nearly 50 cities are under lockdown, with factories shuttered and over 200 million people forced to limit their activities. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 12, 2022
Australian Prime Minister faces backlash over last-minute bank holiday for Queen Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has landed himself in hot water over the decision to announce an 'unanticipated' bank holiday this month, as it will cost the economy billions of dollars Daily Mirror · Sep 12, 2022
Paris Perspective #33: Global crises and the International Rescue Committee - David Miliband In this edition of Paris Perspective, RFI's David Coffey meets former UK foreign secretary and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, David Miliband, to discuss the crises the world is facing in 2022 and what his NGO is doing to help millions of refugees and internally displaced. Radio France Internationale · Sep 12, 2022
Editorial: Sen. Cruz inserts a poison pill into an important bill to help journalism The Journalism Competition and Protection Act is designed to rebalance the terribly tilted scales in America’s information economy. It would create a four-year safe harbor from antitrust laws for news organizations — newspapers, websites, TV and radio stations, no matter which way they tilt politically — to come together and… Tribune News Service · Sep 12, 2022
UK economy records ‘feeble’ rebound in July Latest GDP growth figures come in lower than the 0.3% expected by most economists Insider UK · Sep 12, 2022
'Downbeat outlook:' UK economy grew less than expected in July THE UK economy grew by 0.2 in July, which is slower than expected, following a sharp drop in the previous month. The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2022
UK economy grew less than expected in July THE UK economy grew by 0.2 in July, which is slower than expected, following a sharp drop in the previous month. The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2022
UK economic growth remains tepid despite sizzling temperatures GDP bounceback is unimpressive after boost from Euro 2022 contest and Commonwealth Games The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2022
UK economy grows more slowly than expected amid cost of living crisis GDP rises by 0.2% in July as worker shortages and inflation weigh on activity The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2022
India is quietly laying claim to economic superpower status India recently overtook UK as the world’s fifth biggest economy – and it could be third by 2030 The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2022
FTSE 100 Live: UK growth weaker than expected in July, markets higher GDP rose by 0.2% in July, marking a return to growth for the UK economy after a 0.6% decline the previous month. Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2022 UK ‘still at risk of recession’ despite July rebound; markets lifted by Ukraine’s advances – business live UK economy expanded by 0.2% in July, less than hoped, with growth driven by customer-facing services such as the sports and recreation sector
Bangkok Post · Sep 11, 2022 Ministry asks cabinet for big data overhaul The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has moved forward with its plans to establish the National Big Data Institute (NBDi) as a major provider of data analytics, and is now seeking approval for the venture at the next cabinet meeting.
Bangkok Post · Sep 11, 2022 Economics in the new age of national security The global economy has entered a new age of national security. The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the vulnerability caused by overreliance on global supply chains and the failure of coordination in tackling global health risks. But what has really ushered in this new era is Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and…
ABC News · Sep 11, 2022 Corporate Australia just received a glowing profit report card, but the outlook is not as rosy Reading between the spreadsheet lines, the annual earnings season gave a few hints of what is to come for corporate Australia and the broader economy over the next year.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2022 Fragile state of UK economy scrutinised as nation mourns GDP, inflation and retail sales figures due to be released over next few days
The Conversation · Sep 11, 2022 After oil: what Malaysia and Iran may look like in a post-fossil-fuel future As the devastation of climate change makes the need to decarbonise clearer by the day, countries face the question of what to do with their old fossil fuel infrastructure. While some environmental activists have taken to sabotaging the carbon economy on the back of its emissions in the Global North,…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2022 Liz Truss can learn from the progress of second Elizabethan age, not its failures The cost of living, as now, was the focus for households when the Queen came to the throne in 1952
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2022 Can Germany’s economy minister keep the lights on this winter? Memories of postwar squalor revived by Vladimir Putin’s shutting down of Nord Stream 1 pipeline
The Hindu · Sep 11, 2022 India to be fastest growing major economy in the world in 2023 with at least 7% growth, says Jaishankar on Riyadh visit Mr. Jaishankar arrived September 10 for a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to further strengthen relations between the two countries.
The Hindu · Sep 11, 2022 India stays out of trade pillar in U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework India has decided to stay out of the joint declaration on one of the four pillars or the trade pilla
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 11, 2022 'A Necessity': Lebanon's Forced Conversion to Solar Thanks to solar energy, residents of the northern Lebanese village of Toula are finally able to enjoy ice cream again -- a treat in a sun-baked country plagued by power cuts. Lebanon's economy collapsed in 2019 after decades of corruption and mismanagement, leaving the state unable to provide electricity for…