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Asian shares jump as Chinese leaders pledge help for economy

Stocks have advanced after Chinese leaders pledged to step up efforts to support the economy

The Independent UK

Clive Palmer's promise to cap mortgage rates at 3% would make it much harder to get a home loan

Clive Palmer’s United Australia Party continues to make waves in the federal election campaign, most recently with advertisements on massive billboards pledging a “maximum 3% interest rate on all home loans for five years”. But does this promise stack up?

The Conversation

Business confidence bounces back in Scotland

Research reveals that Scottish businesses are looking to grow their teams and expand into new markets

Insider UK

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Russia court orders early release of ex-minister jailed for corruption -Interfax

A Russian court has ordered the early release of former economy minister Alexei Ulyukayev, who was sentenced in 2017 to eight years in jail on corruption charges, Interfax news agency reported on Thursday, citing an unnamed source.

Reuters

Yes, US economy may be slowing, but don't forget it's coming off the hottest year since 1984 – here's who benefited in 4 charts

The U.S. economy unexpectedly shrank in the first quarter, according to gross domestic product data released on April 28, 2022. While the reasons were technical and weren’t seen as signs of weakness, they add to worries that the U.S. might be headed for another recession as the Federal Reserve seeks…

The Conversation

Apple warns of potential $US8 billion hit to earnings, Amazon shares plunge, ASX recovers

Apple and Amazon shares tumble in after-hours trade as they warn of inflation and supply constraints, while Australian shares follow Wall Street higher as investors shrug off downbeat GDP figures in the United States.

ABC News

Food chain 'must change'

The government is investing to accelerate food system transformation with a focus on knowledge and technology-based investment in a bid to ensure the country's food security, while reaffirming its commitment to the UN's framework through the Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG) model.

Bangkok Post

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Household debt reaches 14-year high

Thai households are saddled with the highest level of debt in 14 years and prospects remain worrisome as the Thai economy has not yet recovered while the prices of goods keep rising, weakening consumer purchasing power.

Bangkok Post

Some European energy firms consider paying for gas in roubles

Some European energy firms are considering a two-tiered payment scheme, which would comply with Russian demands for payments in roubles. German provider Uniper is among those arguing the system would comply with EU law – although Brussels has warned that companies could breach sanctions if they agree to the Kremlin's…

France 24

Drop in US GDP challenges Biden's pitch to voters

The latest report on gross domestic product is complicating President Joe Biden’s pitch that the U.S. economy is strong

The Independent UK

Analyst Slash Earnings Estimates For Alibaba, Baidu, Others Again Amid Surging Covid Environment

Analysts slashed the earnings estimates for the Chinese technology giants for a second straight month amid the nation’s persistent goal of its Covid-Zero strategy, Bloomberg reports. Analysts trimmed Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) estimates by 4.2% and Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ:BIDU) by 8.1%. U.S.-listed shares of Baidu have lost 10% in April, while those of Alibaba…

Benzinga

Google inks deal with TS govt. for digital economy for youth, women entrepreneurs

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The Hindu

Labor’s message that Morrison is ‘all announcement no delivery’ resonating with voters, poll shows

Research shows Labor’s messages most effective of election campaign so far, but Coalition’s economy claims also test well

The Guardian - AU

Old Zealand teaches New Zealand to use its natural resources fully

The extraordinary story of the cow town of Kalundborg’ tells us how hard it is, how long it takes, and how fully people have to co-operate to create a rewarding circular economy.

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Five more years: What's next for French economy in Macron's second term?

French voters have re-elected Emmanuel Macron for another five-year term, handing him victory over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen for the second time in a row. So what's next for the French economy and the number one issue for voters, the cost of living crisis? Kate Moody asks Frederik Ducrozet,…

The Conversation

Over-50s are resigning en masse – new research explains who and why

The UK economy has a problem with its over 50s: following the COVID pandemic, they have been leaving the labour force en masse, causing headaches for businesses and the government. Roughly 300,000 more workers aged between 50 and 65 are now “economically inactive” than before the pandemic, leading a tabloid…

The Independent UK

Yellen says more shocks likely to 'challenge the economy'

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the global pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlight the possibility of big economic shocks in the future

Benzinga

Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Open Higher; US Economy Contracts 1.4% In Q1

U.S. stocks traded higher this morning with the Dow Jones gaining 300 points on Thursday.

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The Guardian - US

US economy saw ‘unexpectedly severe’ drop in first three months of year

US economy contracted by -0.4% in first quarter, its weakest quarter since the early days of the pandemic

Tribune News Service

US economy posts surprise contraction, belying solid consumer picture

The U.S. economy shrank for the first time since 2020, reflecting an import surge tied to solid consumer demand.

Tribune News Service

US economy posts surprise contraction with trade gap surging

The U.S. economy unexpectedly shrank last quarter, the first contraction since 2020, as a ballooning trade deficit and softer inventory growth belied an otherwise solid consumer and business demand picture.

Axios

Economy shrinks for first time in nearly two years

But the details are not as alarming as the headline would suggest.

The Independent UK

US economy shrank by 1.4% in Q1 but consumers kept spending

The U.S. economy shrank last quarter for the first time since the pandemic recession struck two years ago, contracting at a 1.4% annual rate, yet consumers and businesses kept spending in a sign of underlying resilience

Caixin Global

Wang Tao: How China’s Covid Lockdowns Will Impact Its Economy

Beijing may fine-tune its Covid policy gradually if met by staunch public resistance or severe economic losses, but when and how this change could occur remains the biggest macro uncertainty

Benzinga

European Regulators Expect Risk Over Non-Payment Of Leveraged Loans: WSJ

Europe’s banking regulator fears that highly indebted borrowers could start struggling to pay off their debt as the economy slow down, higher costs, and interest rates increase. Leveraged financing has skyrocketed in Europe and elsewhere over the past years as central banks unleashed cheap money to propel economic growth.

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