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Strikes over the past 50 years have barely made a dent in the French economy

In France, more than 1.2 million people (2.8 million, according to trade unions) took to the streets against proposed pension reform on Tuesday, exceeding crowds galvanised by the first national day of strike on 19 January.

The Conversation

Britain has missed out on £400bn of growth since 2010, says TUC

Tories blamed for creating economic ‘doom loop’ that fails to recognise negative impact of spending cuts

The Guardian - UK

Interest rates - live: Bank of England predicts ‘shallow’ recession but warns ‘it’s not over yet’

Central bank confirms further 0.5 per cent hike, bringing base rare to 4 per cent

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Mapped: The areas hit hardest by mortgage hikes of up to £13,000 a year

Compare prices across the country as rates set to increase again

The Independent UK

Bank of England says inflation likely to have peaked amid split over interest rate rise to 4% – as it happened

UK central bank predicts much shallower recession than feared, but says Brexit hit has arrived sooner than thought

The Guardian - UK

Opinion: To Capitalize on Reopening, China Needs to Rebuild Foreign Investor Confidence

International companies will need to be convinced the country presents not just growth potential but a predictable enough environment to invest in for the long term

Caixin Global

Weaker economy, higher inflation: Bank of England’s dilemma

Differing experts have urged the Monetary Policy Committee to both cut interest rates and to raise them

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Vaughan Gething outlines his priorities for the Welsh economy

Apprenticeships and the foundational economy will be priorities

Birmingham Post

Asian stocks rise after Fed sees inflation improving

Asian stock markets have gained after the Federal Reserve said the U.S. economy is moving toward lower inflation but more interest rate hikes are planned

The Independent UK

Sunak’s 100 days as PM ‘dogged by swamp of sleaze scandals’, say rivals

The Prime Minister is facing questions over his judgment, with his deputy still under investigation over bullying allegations.

The Independent UK

‘Riding a rollercoaster’ in Myanmar’s post-coup economy

Deepening conflict, sudden changes to regulations and a lack of transparency have made business increasingly hard.

Al Jazeera

IMF urges tough tax reforms as Australia treads 'narrow path' to avoid recession

The Albanese government is being urged to embark on a range of unpalatable economic and tax reforms to pay for massive spending already baked into its budget.

ABC News

Lofty expectation for metaverse potential

A projection suggests the metaverse could contribute US$11-21 billion per year to the Thai economy by 2035, according to research conducted by London-based consultancy Deloitte.

Bangkok Post

Colorado’s record number of new business filings a sign confidence in economy still strong

Leaving multiple unfilled jobs openings behind them and ignoring the economic storm clouds ahead of them, Coloradans filed to create a record number of new businesses last quarter, according to a report Monday from the Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold and the University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds Business Research…

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The Conversation

Why the Fed raised interest rates by the smallest amount since it began its epic inflation fight

The Federal Reserve’s policy-setting committee lifted interest rates on Feb. 1, 2023, by a quarter of a percentage point to a range of 4.5% to 4.75%. The increase, the smallest since the Fed began an aggressive campaign of rate hikes in March 2022, came amid signs the fastest pace of…

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More interest rate increases are warranted, says IMF

Australia's economy is tracking toward a soft landing but the International Monetary Fund envisions more cash rate increases in 2023.

The Independent UK

Interest rates - live: Bank of England hikes base rate for 10th time in row

Central bank confirms rise of 0.5%, bring base rate to 4%

Chicago Sun-Times

Fed hikes key interest rate by quarter-point, signals more ahead

The Fed did note for the first time that price pressures are cooling. It said “inflation has eased somewhat but remains elevated.”

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Owning These 3 Stocks Could Make You Rich in 10 Years

Consistently falling prices and stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP are renewing hopes about the economy’s overall health. Therefore, it could be wise to add quality stocks with solid fundamentals, Walmart (WMT), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), and CVS Health (CVS), to your portfolio to garner substantial returns in 10 years. Read more….

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The future must use less energy and have more of the things that really matter

We need to reduce our energy consumption and embrace 'degrowth’, in which we redesign the economy to put human and environmental wellbeing at its centre, writes Dr Catherine Knight

The Guardian - UK

Truss and Brexit have sunk Britain’s economy – and the right is in deep denial about both

The global economy is hardly booming, but the UK is at the bottom of the pile of developed nations for two clear reasons, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Independent UK

Interest rates set to rise again as Bank of England braces for ‘shallow’ recession

Decision on Thursday would be the 10th time in a row that policymakers have opted for an increase

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3 Top Stocks You Can Buy Now and Hold for a Lifetime

With the central bank’s progress in controlling inflation, recession risks have subsided. Amid early signs of resilience, the IMF recently upgraded the outlook for the U.S. economy in 2023. Given this backdrop, fundamentally strong stocks Halliburton (HAL), Cardinal Health (CAH), and Jabil (JBL) could be ideal buy-and-hold options for solid…

Evening Standard

The Standard View: Lower salaries represent a false economy if we cannot recruit and retain enough teachers

Schools shut, learning disrupted and parents juggling work with childcare. The echoes of lockdown during today’s teachers’ strike are unmistakable.

The Conversation

I helped balance the federal budget in the 1990s – here's just how hard it will be for the GOP to achieve that same rare feat

Kevin McCarthy reportedly promised many things to Republican hardliners en route to clinching his job as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. One of them was a “balanced budget” in 10 years.

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