UK will face worse inflation than other major economies, says Bank governor Andrew Bailey said inflation would persist for longer than previously expected as petrol prices soar The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2022
Economic View Of The Australian Dollar As fears that a recession is just around the corner for the US, some economists are warning that Australia could follow suit. Some, however, remain bullish on the Australian economy due to high household savings, strong commodity exports, accommodative government stimulus and a robust pipeline of residential building constructions. Benzinga · Jun 29, 2022
Women on TikTok plan purchasing boycott in protest of Roe v Wade reversal: ‘No buy July’ ‘Biggest protest is disrupting the economy’ The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022
As US Economy Weathers Inflation, GDP Growth Turns Negative: Are We Headed For A Recession? For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Bureau of Economic Analysis has reported a decrease in real gross domestic product –— GDP. Benzinga · Jun 29, 2022
Most say nation on wrong track, including Dems: AP-NORC poll A new poll shows an overwhelming and growing majority of Americans say the U.S. is heading in the wrong direction, including nearly 8 in 10 Democrats The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022
Crypto crisis: how digital currencies went from boom to collapse Savers talk of devastating losses as assets such as bitcoin and ‘stablecoins’ like terra fell sharply The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2022
Powell: 'No guarantee' Fed can tame inflation, spare jobs Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said there’s “no guarantee″ the central bank can tame runaway inflation without hurting the job market The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022
Sudan’s economy dominated by military interests: Report C4ADS report says crackdown on patronage networks was a contributing factor to last October’s coup. Al Jazeera · Jun 29, 2022
Xi is finally leaving mainland China after 893 days at home President Xi Jinping is set to finally leave mainland China after 893 days at home, even as he still trumpets a COVID zero policy that has isolated the world’s No. 2 economy diplomatically amid rising geopolitical tensions. Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022
Analysis-Tunisia's Saied poised for more power but economy crumbles President Kais Saied looks on course to tighten his grip on Tunisia through a constitutional referendum in July, but it could prove to be a poisoned chalice as the economy sinks deeper into crisis and opposition to his rule widens. Reuters · Jun 29, 2022
Why U.S. Stocks Are Trading Higher, GDP Report And More U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones gaining around 180 points on Wednesday. Benzinga · Jun 29, 2022
Reform needed for towns and small cities to benefit from full 5G – new research The report warns that the difference between an attractive and an unattractive investment environment is worth £7bn per year to the UK economy by 2030 Wales Online · Jun 29, 2022
US economy slipped 1.6% to start year; return to growth eyed The U.S. economy shrank at a 1.6% annual pace in the first three months of the year even though consumers and businesses kept spending at a healthy pace, the government reported Wednesday in a slight downgrade from its previous estimate for January-March quarter The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022
Discounts coming: We have too much stuff Wholesale and retail stockpiles continue to mount just as demand seems to be slowing. Axios · Jun 29, 2022
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 29, 2022 Power saving urged again to avert crunch The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry on Wednesday maintained its power crunch warning for the area served by Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc., and decided to continue it Thursday.
Reuters · Jun 29, 2022 Chile's new leftist president gets reality check as support wanes The optimism engulfing Chile's leftist President Gabriel Boric as he took power in March has dimmed as inflation, social unrest and political missteps dent his popularity and fuel doubts about a push to steer the economy away from market-friendly policies.
WEKU · Jun 29, 2022 Job cuts are rolling in. Here's who is feeling the most pain so far Tesla, JPMorgan, Netflix, Redfin and Coinbase are among companies that are cutting jobs. While layoffs are contained to the hottest parts of the economy, there's fear they could spread elsewhere.
The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022 Air New Zealand is launching bunk beds for economy passengers Airline’s new and re-fitted planes will have six Skynest ‘sleep pods’ to book
The Conversation · Jun 29, 2022 What's driving Uber's historic agreement with the TWU on gig work Uber Australia has struck a historic agreement with the Transport Workers’ Union – a statement of principles that re-regulate work in the Australian rideshare and food delivery industry.
Bangkok Post · Jun 29, 2022 Tourist rush bolsters outlook for economy, baht Foreign tourist arrivals into Thailand are set to beat official forecasts with the lifting of pandemic-era restrictions, a rare positive for the nation’s Covid-battered economy and currency.
The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022 Gas lines and scuffles: Sri Lanka faces humanitarian crisis Sri Lanka’s economy, which a few years ago enjoyed strong growth that provided jobs and financial security, is now in a state of collapse, dependent on aid from India and other countries as its leaders desperately try to negotiate a bailout with the International Monetary Fund
The Hindu · Jun 29, 2022 Getting Sri Lanka out of the economic mess As the crisis in Sri Lanka gets more acute, its government and central bank need to take difficult but necessary steps to turn things around.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 29, 2022 Air New Zealand to install world-first economy bunk beds on long-haul flights By 2024, passengers will be able to book four-hour sessions in flat sleeping pods on ultra-long-haul routes
Wales Online · Jun 29, 2022 More than two-thirds of businesses facing skills shortage, survey shows Firms are seeing trading hit or growth stalled because of a lack of trained employees that is acting as a drag on the economy
ABC News · Jun 28, 2022 Landmark gig worker protection agreement struck between Uber and Transport Workers' Union The landmark agreement comes after a family was this week awarded $830,000 as compensation after their son was killed while working as a food delivery driver in Sydney.