Chemists want to mine e-waste for metals We're leaving the fossil fuel era and entering an "age of metals" — and that may mean sifting through our trash Salon · May 12, 2022
Biden mocks Trump as ‘the great MAGA King’ as he blames him for leaving US economy ‘on the brink of a Great Depression’ ‘Under my predecessor, the great MAGA king, the deficit increased every single year he was president’ The Independent UK · May 12, 2022
Depa unveils national food delivery app The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) has launched food delivery platform eatsHUB to help small and medium-sized eateries boost their earnings through digital channels. Bangkok Post · May 11, 2022
Industry leaders warn of challenges ahead for Thai economy Despite a gradual recovery projected for the tourism sector, Thailand's economy still faces a spate of challenges including the persistent pandemic and the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted global commerce, pushed up oil prices and threatened food supplies. Bangkok Post · May 11, 2022
PM seeks to capitalise on Queen’s Speech at Cabinet away day in Staffordshire Ministers will discuss the economy, living standards and levelling up as well as upcoming major events including the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The Independent UK · May 11, 2022
Airline passenger satisfaction declines in JD Power ranking The frustrations of congested airport terminals and crowded planes are returning on top of the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022
It's a slow recovery ahead Thailand's economy is showing signs of improvement this year with predicted slow yet sustainable growth if all involved pitch in to help, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith says. Bangkok Post · May 11, 2022
Ministry to place greater focus on global megatrends The Commerce Ministry vows to beef up exports of products related to global megatrends, particularly in the bio-, circular and green (BCG) economy, soft power and carbon market to help rehabilitate the economy battered by Covid-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war. Bangkok Post · May 11, 2022
Markets turmoil and interest rate rises: the economic challenges facing Australia after the election Soaring energy costs, stagflation fears and calls for higher wages are just some of the bumps in the road awaiting a new or returned government The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2022
Northern Ireland's economy 'outperforming the UK's because of EU deal perks' NORTHERN Ireland’s economy is outperforming the UK’s because of its special relationship with the EU – demonstrating how Scotland is “paying… The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2022
3 High-Yield Stocks Wall Street Predicts Will Rally 55% or More The U.S. equity market has been in correction mode lately on concerns over the Fed’s hawkish stance in fighting decades-high inflation and geopolitical issues. Furthermore, many analysts expect the economy to slip into recession. Therefore, we think it could be wise to bet on high-dividend-yielding stocks Sibanye Stillwater (SBSW), ING… StockNews.com · May 11, 2022
Are Medical Device Stocks Good Investments During a Recession? The stock market has witnessed a massive sell-off lately on concerns over the Fed’s aggressive interest rate hikes to fight the decade-high inflation. Many analysts expect the economy to slip into recession due to the Fed’s monetary policy tightening. Since the medical device industry is known to be one of… StockNews.com · May 11, 2022
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The Times of India · May 11, 2022 Explained: How Sri Lanka fell into its worst economic crisis & what's next NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka's unprecedented economic crisis has only deepened further in the past few months, stemming from mismanaged government finances and ill-timed tax cuts in addition to the impact of Covid pandemic.
Reuters · May 11, 2022 Lebanese state violated human rights by mismanaging crisis, UN poverty envoy says Lebanon's government and its central bank have committed human rights violations by impoverishing people through the "callous destruction" of the country's economy, an independent United Nations report said on Wednesday.
Reuters · May 11, 2022 Russia's Medvedev, Volodin lash out at U.S. aid to Ukraine Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev accused the United States on Wednesday of waging a “proxy war” against Russia after the House of Representatives approved a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine, and said the U.S. economy would suffer.
Reuters · May 11, 2022 Hungary says its backing of EU's Russia oil ban hinges on hundreds of millions of dollars Hungary upped the stakes in talks about European Union oil sanctions on Wednesday, saying a deal was out of reach until Brussels offers a "solution" measured in hundreds of millions of dollars to replace Russian oil in the Hungarian economy.
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 11, 2022 Iran Says it Arrested 2 European Nationals Iran's intelligence ministry said on Wednesday it had arrested two European nationals for their alleged role in "the organization of insecurity" in the country, Iran's semi-official Students News Agency ISNA reported. The pair were arrested for "for organizing chaos and social disorder aimed at destabilizing the country" in conjunction with…
Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022 Stuart Rothenberg: It’s probably still the economy, stupid The possibility that the Supreme Court will overrule Roe v. Wade — or severely restrict the right to legal abortion — has Democrats hoping progressive and abortion-rights voters will be energized by the decision, thereby improving the party’s prospects for November.
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 11, 2022 Saudi Aviation, Travel Industry Financing to Exceed $37 Billion Saudi Arabia’s Economy and Planning Minister Faisal al-Ibrahim has revealed that the Kingdom plans to boost its financing of travel, tourism, and aviation sectors.
The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2022 US inflation dips to 8.3% but stays close to 40-year high –as it happened US food prices rise at fastest rate since 1981, as ECB’s Lagarde cements expectations for July rate hike, and German price rises hit record high
The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2022 Wednesday briefing: How Boris Johnson could have tackled the cost of living crisis In today’s newsletter: after a Queen’s speech that ignored rising costs, Archie Bland asks economist Torsten Bell what should have been announced
Al Jazeera · May 11, 2022 ‘Localised’ recessions? China’s economy teeters amid lockdowns Economists warn of negative economic growth in certain sectors and regions if ‘zero COVID’ policy continues.
The Independent UK · May 11, 2022 US inflation might have dipped last month from 40-year high After a year of soaring prices for gas, food and other necessities, inflation may have eased slightly in April from a 40-year high, the first slowdown after seven consecutive months of worsening price increases