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Ghana's economic crisis: expert insights into how things got so bad – and what the fixes are

Ghana is grappling with runaway inflation as prices of basic commodities have spiralled. Government finances are also at their weakest in years. Ghana’s local currency, the cedi, is now the world’s worst performer against the US dollar - a signal of the depth of the country’s economic crisis.

The Conversation · Oct 25, 2022

Rising costs and abortion access top voter concerns in key New Hampshire Senate race

In a race that could decide the fate of the Senate, Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan is facing retired Army Brig. Gen. Don Bolduc, a Republican who falsely claimed the 2020 election was stolen.

WEKU · Oct 25, 2022

Rishi Sunak takes over as U.K. PM facing enormous economic and political challenges

As his Conservative Party struggles to heal divisive wounds from months of infighting, Sunak must deal with high inflation levels, elevated energy prices and a soaring cost of living.

WEKU · Oct 25, 2022

Six graphs that explain the 2022 federal budget: rosy views mugged by reality

Australian treasurer Jim Chalmers’ main economic message is enjoy today because tomorrow is going to be tough

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2022

Jim Chalmers’ first budget comes amid a darkening economic outlook. Here’s what could go wrong

The federal budget forecasts growth of 3.25% this year but hints at a slowing global economy with high inflation and interest rates

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2022

Inflation 'out of control' as cost of everyday food items soars by up to 65%

Inflation is at a 40-year high leaving many Scots struggling to make ends meet.

Daily Record · Oct 25, 2022

Protesters interrupt Ted Cruz's interview on 'The View'

The protesters repeatedly yelled, "Vote for climate now!" while Cruz spoke about inflation in the United States.

WEKU · Oct 25, 2022

This is a federal budget of no surprises – designed to be sober, to build trust in the hope of better things to come

Labor’s 2022 budget is about a new government starting as it means to continue, then crossing its fingers and hoping continuing like that is actually possible

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2022

Federal budget 2022: Jim Chalmers heralds budget of ‘restraint’ while warning of risks ahead for households

Treasurer flags need for tax reform to put economy on more sustainable path and further intervention in energy sector amid soaring prices

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2022

Jim Chalmers’ 2022-23 budget mantra: whatever you do, don’t fuel inflation

Terrified by the prospect of further stoking the worst inflation in three decades, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher have delivered a budget that takes out of the economy about as much as it pumps into it.

The Conversation · Oct 25, 2022