UK tipped to be weakest major economy in world as cost-of-living crisis hits households hard The IMF has predicted UK output to shrink by 0.6% this year Wales Online · Jan 31, 2023
UK economy to shrink more than Russia, predicts IMF The forecast leaves the UK economy languishing behind sanctions-hit Russia The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023
UK economy to go BACKWARDS in 2023 with worst performance of all major nations The UK is set to see its economy contract 0.6% this year according to the International Monetary Fund which will be the worst performance of all the advanced nations Daily Mirror · Jan 31, 2023
4 Stocks to Buy for Under $8 in 2023 The better-than-expected 2022 fourth-quarter GDP report and the rise in consumers’ sentiment are fueling optimism in the stock market. Moreover, the signs of cooling inflation might prompt the Fed to go ahead with a slower pace of rate hikes. Hence, fundamentally strong stocks Nokia (NOK), China Automotive (CAAS), Assertio (ASRT),… StockNews.com · Jan 30, 2023
Eight money changes coming in February including Universal Credit and passport shake-up There are plenty of money changes coming up in February that could impact your wallet - from inflation and interest rate announcements to changes to Universal Credit Daily Mirror · Jan 30, 2023
4 Biotech Stocks to Keep an Eye on in 2023 The U.S. 2022 fourth-quarter GDP growth surpassed estimates and induced fresh optimism. On the other hand, the biotech industry is expected to witness robust demand despite macro uncertainties. So, given the stable prospects of the biotech sector, quality stocks Amgen (AMGN), BioNTech (BNTX), Exelixis (EXEL), and Taisho Pharmaceutical (TAIPY) could… StockNews.com · Jan 30, 2023
Is China's shrinking population an economic cause for alarm in the US? Data released recently by the Chinese government shows its population has begun to shrink and that has some economists worried about the global economy. Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2023
What is the US debt ceiling & why can’t Congress delay decision? A default by the US government could have catastrophic effects on both domestic and global economies. Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2023
‘Shockingly’ resilient consumers kept Americans out of a recession last year, but now they’re just about spent Experts weigh in on the latest GDP report. Was the fourth quarter the economy’s final hurrah? Fortune · Jan 26, 2023
US GDP expands at healthy 2.9% pace while slowdown signs mount The U.S. economy expanded at a healthy pace in the fourth quarter, though signs of slowing underlying demand mounted as the steepest interest-rate hikes in decades threaten growth this year. Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023
U.S. economy expands at 2.9% annual rate in fourth quarter Over the calendar year, GDP grew by 2.1% in 2022. Axios · Jan 26, 2023
FTSE 100 Live: Royal Mail reveals £200m strike hit, Jet2 lifts guidance Royal Mail’s owner today revealed that 18 days of industrial action had cost it around £200 million. Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2023
UN forecasts fall in global economic growth to 1.9% in 2023 The United Nations is forecasting that global economic growth will fall significantly to 1.9% this year The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
Budget 2023 to see poll-oriented spending boost: Report MUMBAI: Ahead of the national elections, the last full budget of the PM Modi government is likely to boost welfare spending with a focus on rural and infra capex, according to a report. The Times of India · Jan 25, 2023
The Conversation · Jan 25, 2023 Ghana’s domestic debt restructuring has stalled: four reasons why Ghana is facing multiple financial and economic challenges and has requested a US$3 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help it restore macroeconomic stability. This will include bringing public debt down to more manageable levels from the currently estimated 105% of GDP to 55% in present value…
Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2023 Is China’s high-growth era over – forever? With its population declining, China’s period of rapid growth is likely over. How it copes is critical for the world.
Bangkok Post · Jan 23, 2023 Thailand economic outlook brightens Thailand is one of the key beneficiaries of China's early border reopening and an expected Chinese tourism rebound. With the strong tourism momentum, we now expect 25 million foreign tourists this year, compared to 19.2 million in a previous forecast.
The Times of India · Jan 23, 2023 Union Budget 2023-24: India must grow at 7% in FY24; govt needs to focus on structural reforms By RP Gupta
The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2023 Impending UK recession could be twice as bad as anticipated, say analysts Contrary to other recent economic analysis the business consultancy EY forecasts 0.7% drop in GDP this year
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 20, 2023 Political Pulse / Japan's unbalanced public finances need open-eyed risk management Japan's government debt has been exceptionally high among major industrialized countries for over two decades. The risks posed by this massive debt must be properly analyzed and managed.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2023 Macron Boosts French Military Spending by over a Third to ‘Transform’ Army France will boost military spending by more than a third in coming years, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, as he unveiled ambitions to transform the French army to deal with the great "perils" of this century. Acknowledging the end of the "peace dividend" of the post-Cold War era, Macron…
Bangkok Post · Jan 19, 2023 China reopening ‘not enough’ to power Thai growth to 4% in 2023 An upswing in tourism from China’s reopening will help boost Thailand’s economy, but isn’t sufficient to restore growth to pre-pandemic levels just yet, according to analysts.
Foreign Affairs · Jan 19, 2023 The Sanctions on Russia Are Working Slowly but surely, sanctions are weakening Putin.
Bangkok Post · Jan 18, 2023 Is a global recession really coming up? The world's leading economists spent most of 2022 convincing themselves that, if the global economy was not already in a recession, it was about to fall into one. But with the year 2022 end, the global slump has been postponed to the present 2023.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023 Putin: Russian Economy Likely Shrank 2.5% in 2022 but Beating Expectations President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that the Russian economy was likely to have shrunk by 2.5% in 2022, but that it was performing better than most experts had predicted. Putin, who was speaking at a meeting with top officials including the finance minister and central bank chief, said real…