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Economists fret over perils ahead for global growth

The world economy looks to be transitioning to a more difficult era in which interest rates will be higher, geopolitical tensions greater and uncertainties more pronounced.

Tribune News Service · Jan 8, 2023

GH Bank keen to target the wealthy segment

Government Housing Bank (GH Bank) wants to tap wealthy customers by offering high-value savings lotteries, aiming to become a new choice for people looking to diversify investment risk and earn a decent return amid a possible global recession and high inflation rate.

Bangkok Post · Jan 6, 2023

Merthyr Tydfil Council facing budget gap of more than £11m

A report set to be considered by councillors lays out the stark position

Wales Online · Jan 6, 2023

Global economy 2023: how countries around the world are tackling the cost of living crisis

The rising cost of living is biting businesses and households around the world. Editors from across The Conversation’s international network have asked local academic experts to explain how their countries and regions are tackling this issue, as well as the 2023 outlook for prices and interest rates where they live.

The Conversation · Jan 5, 2023

10 ways to get your finances fit for the year ahead

January is the perfect month to review your spending and set new goals for the next 12 months.

Daily Record · Jan 5, 2023

Investors are bracing themselves. Will 2023 be another rough year?

The trends aren't friendly, warns Fiona Greig.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 5, 2023

The world economy faces a huge stress test in 2023

With inflation on the rise and the era of ultra-low interest rates over, there could well be a systemic crisis

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023

Here’s when an adjustable-rate mortgage is a good idea

ARMs offer lower introductory interest rates, but there are drawbacks to consider.

Fortune · Jan 4, 2023

Getting Ready to Retire? 3 Stocks That Are Safe as They Come

Many market pundits expect a recession in 2023 as policymakers continue raising interest rates to cool the economy and quell inflation. Retirees looking for stable passive income might consider adding fundamentally sound dividend-paying stocks, Walmart (WMT), Kellogg Company (K), and Cardinal Health (CAH), to their portfolios now. Keep reading….

StockNews.com · Jan 4, 2023

Foreign outflows from emerging Asia in 2022 highest since 2008

Foreign investors withdrew more money from equities in emerging Asian economies in 2022 than they had in any year since the global financial crisis in 2008, as rising US interest rates pulled funds towards dollar assets.

Bangkok Post · Jan 4, 2023