Germany moves closer to rationing gas as Russia cuts supply German economy minister says the step reflected the ‘significant deterioration of the gas supply situation’. Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2022
SNP Government refuse to explain how bullying claims against ex-minister were resolved Fergus Ewing was reportedly the subject of a bullying complaint by civil servants when he was Sturgeon’s Rural Economy and Tourism Cabinet Secretary. Daily Record · Jun 23, 2022
BRICS supports dialogue between Russia, Ukraine PM Modi hails ‘practical’ cooperation by members of the group The Hindu · Jun 23, 2022
Recession fears and high inflation top this week’s big market events Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has acknowledged that steep interest rate hikes could tip the US economy into recession. The New Daily · Jun 23, 2022
How California primaries create special interest-fueled races with Democratic infighting SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento residents of Senate District 8 received reminders of California’s unusual top-two primary system every time they opened their mailboxes this spring. Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022
Brexit is 'working' for the UK and improving democracy, Lord Frost claims LEAVING the EU is “working” for the UK's economy and is improving democracy, according to Boris Johnson's former chief Brexit negotiator has… The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2022
Indian officials in Sri Lanka for talks on ailing economy Senior Indian officials are in Sri Lanka for talks on how to help the island nation weather an unprecedented economic crisis The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022
Germany moves closer to gas rationing as Russia chokes supplies Economy minister says cut in deliveries is ‘economic attack on us by Putin’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2022
From pandemic solidarity to bitter enemies: how Tories turned on workers Spirit of consensus has gone as ministers seek a scapegoat for the stagflation affecting the economy The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2022
UK economy ‘running on empty’ as post-pandemic order books dry up Business confidence slumps to level that typically signals imminent recession, warns economist The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2022
Business confidence in freefall, warns Chamber of Commerce Confidence has been hit by weakening overseas sales and orders, alongside a flat UK market Birmingham Post · Jun 23, 2022
G7 hopes to show unity on Ukraine despite darkening economic outlook The Group of Seven rich democracies will seek to demonstrate their long-term support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression at a summit starting on Sunday even as the war's growing impact on the world economy tests their resolve. Reuters · Jun 23, 2022
EXPLAINER: Why Sri Lanka's economy collapsed and what's next Sri Lanka’s prime minister says the island nation's debt-laden economy has “collapsed” as it runs out of money to pay for food and fuel The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022
IMF: Overall Saudi GDP Projected to Grow 7.6% The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted solid indicators for the Saudi economy, expecting a 7.6 percent overall GDP growth in 2022. Non-oil growth will increase to 4.2 percent in 2022, with the current account surplus will increase to 17.4 percent of GDP in 2022, said the Fund experts. An… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 23, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 23, 2022 China's Xi Calls for Stronger Fintech Oversight, Security A high-level Chinese government meeting led by President Xi Jinping has called for stronger oversight and better security in financial tech, state media reported, with the sector hit hard by a regulatory crackdown. The government action has pummeled some of China's biggest tech firms, wiping out hundreds of billions of…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 23, 2022 IMF Says Ready to Begin Aid Talks with Tunisia The International Monetary Fund is set to begin formal talks on a new financial aid package for Tunisia, to help the North African nation deal with the dire economic situation, an IMF official said Wednesday. The country has been in preliminary discussions with the global lender for a new loan…
Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022 Allison Schrager: Inflation ate your free lunch, but you’re still better off Believe it or not, we live in the best of times. It’s been a crazy few decades, with a pandemic, rising inequality, slowing growth and productivity, and major changes in the economy. But generally, most people experienced huge gains in living standards. We shudder to think what life was like…
Insider UK · Jun 23, 2022 Scottish TV and film industry 'could be worth £1 billion by 2030' New report from Screen Scotland states the industry contributed £568m to the nation's economy in 2019
Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2022 Rishi Sunak warned ‘recession is the new enemy’ as sky-high inflation hits millions Rishi Sunak was warned on Thursday that “recession is the new enemy” as sky-high inflation hits millions of families and many businesses.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 23, 2022 Markets Fluctuate, Oil Falls again as Recession Warnings Build Asian markets struggled Thursday to recover from the previous day's battering, while oil extended losses, after Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell admitted the economy could tip into recession as the bank hikes interest rates to fight runaway inflation. Soaring prices and central banks' battle to rein them in have sent…
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022 Scottish TV and film industry could be worth £1bn by 2030, claims minister A report by Screen Scotland found the sector contributed almost £568 million to Scotland’s economy in 2019.
ABC News · Jun 22, 2022 ASX rises, Wall Street slips as Jerome Powell says US recession is a 'possibility' The Australian share market edges higher, while Wall Street falls slightly after the US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell tells a Senate committee that a “soft landing” for the US economy will be difficult.
Bangkok Post · Jun 22, 2022 NESDC sees rising global risks in 2023 Structural changes in geopolitics are likely to create more risks for the Thai economy next year, warns the state planning unit's chief.
Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022 Erdogan and Saudi Crown Prince embrace as years of rancor end Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday agreed to work toward closer relations in areas such as economy and defense to turn the page on years of rancor that had brought trade and diplomatic ties to a virtual standstill.
The Conversation · Jun 22, 2022 LIV Golf: Sportwashing vs. the commercial value of public attention The LIV Golf Invitational Series held its first event recently at Centurion Club in St. Albans, England.