Germany's economy must be fixed – here are three top priorities
Jan 23, 2024 06:20 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
The latest figures on German gross domestic product (GDP) are far from reassuring. Output was 0.3% lower in 2023 than the year before, turning Germany into the worst-performing large economy in the world. By comparison,...
Inflation: how a different approach could ease the burden of the cost of living crisis
Jan 23, 2024 06:15 am UTC| Economy
The latest annual inflation rate rise to 4% has dampened expectations about how soon the Bank of England might start cutting interest rates. Marginally higher than the previous months figure of 3.9%, it was a surprise to...
The Appeal of Emerging Markets for Savvy Investors
Jan 23, 2024 05:41 am UTC| Economy
As the Federal Reserves timeline for potential rate adjustments remains uncertain, leading international financial CEO and analyst, Nigel Green, suggests that investors should turn their attention to emerging markets....
'No cash accepted' signs are bad news for millions of unbanked Americans
Jan 23, 2024 05:30 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
How many people dont have a bank account? And just how difficult has it become to live without one? These questions are becoming increasingly important as more businesses refuse to take cash in cities across the U.S....
Jan 23, 2024 04:33 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Few of us pay much attention to our superannuation. Under the Superannuation Guarantee, employers pay at least 11% of salaries into their employees super funds without workers having to do anything. These accumulating...
How economics can shed light on the motivations of extremist groups like Hamas
Jan 19, 2024 10:05 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
A lot of political analysis is available on Israels indiscriminate bombing of Gaza. But economic analysis based on supply and demand also helps shed light on why conflict should be viewed systematically and...
As the billionaires gather at Davos, it's worth examining what's become of their dreams
Jan 16, 2024 09:34 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Gathering for their annual World Economic Forum at Davos in Switzerland this week, the worlds business and political elite will be digesting some unpleasant reading courtesy of the aid agency Oxfam International. Oxfams...
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