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Janet Yellen says US inflation at 'unacceptable levels', ASX rises but banks make big losses on rate hikes

The US Treasury secretary says North America is facing unacceptable levels of inflation. Meanwhile, the ASX regains some ground lost in yesterday's super-sized interest-rate-rise-fuelled rout, but the banks see their worst day in a year. Australian dollar rises on the RBA's super-sized interest rate increase.

ABC News

World Bank board approves $1.49 billion in new funds for Ukraine

The World Bank said on Tuesday its board of executive directors approved $1.49 billion of additional financing for Ukraine to help pay wages for government and social workers, expanding the bank's total pledged support for Kyiv to over $4 billion.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 7)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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World Bank dims outlook for global economy amid Russia war

The World Bank has sharply downgraded its outlook for the global economy, pointing to Russia’s war against Ukraine, the prospect of widespread food shortages and concerns about the potential return of “stagflation” — a toxic mix of high inflation and sluggish growth unseen for more than four decades

The Independent UK

Return to the 70s: World Bank warns of weak growth and high inflation

Stagflation feared as global economy suffers fallout from Covid pandemic and Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

London’s economic recovery shows ‘levelling up’ struggles; stagflation fears rise – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK

How the West should engage China

The world order is at risk of a lasting split, with the United States and its allies on one side, and China and its partners on the other. As US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen noted at an Atlantic Council event last month, this outcome is far from desirable, and the…

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World Bank to spend $130 million on infrastructure in Solomon Islands

The World Bank plans to step up assistance to the Solomon Islands with $130 million in new funding for projects and assistance expected to be allocated to the country this month.

Reuters

‘Major Confrontation’ with Hezbollah Ahead in Lebanon, Says Geagea

The Lebanese Forces party will veto as prime minister anyone aligned with the armed Shiite Hezbollah party and stick to its boycott of government if a new consensus cabinet is formed, the party's leader said on Wednesday. Lebanon is in the throes of one of the world's worst economic meltdowns,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia's Manufacturing Activity Moves Into Expansion Territory For First Time Since Ukraine Invasion

Russia's invasion of Ukraine proved determinantal to the smaller nation, with the World Bank estimating a 45% contraction in Ukraine's GDP in 2022. The aggressor also had to pay a price, as evidenced by a slowdown in growth.

Benzinga

Can Africa grow without fossil fuels?

As the developed world demands emissions cuts, the continent’s leaders are asking whether it is possible to industrialise on green energy alone

Financial Times

Indian Government 'Fairly Ready' With Consultation Paper on Crypto

The Indian government is fairly ready with a consultation paper on cryptocurrencies, a top government official Monday said, adding that organizations like International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have been consulted.

Benzinga

Ghana's debt: the pros and cons of borrowing abroad versus at home

A government which decides to borrow – either because it has programmed a budget deficit or needs to refinance maturing debts – faces two, non-mutually exclusive possibilities: borrow domestically in the local currency or borrow externally in a foreign currency.

The Conversation

Higher living costs slow local economy

Thailand's economic activity showed signs of slowing in the second quarter as a result of the higher cost of living, says World Bank Thailand.

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War in Ukraine risks triggering global recession, World Bank warns

Skyrocketing energy and food prices driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine risk sending the global economy into a recession, according to the president of the World Bank. We take a look at how economic growth has already slowed in Germany. Also, stock markets try to break out of bear market…

Al Jazeera

China’s Pacific tour spurs hopes and fears in tiny island nations

Countries such as Vanuatu and Kiribati expected to seek Wang Yi’s support for development and infrastructure.

Wales Online

Global recession warning over war in Ukraine from head of World Bank

'Hard right now to see how we avoid a recession'

Al Jazeera

Ukraine-Russia latest updates: Moscow slams West for sanctions

Ukraine news from May 26: Moscow presses West to lift sanctions against Russia as it tries to shift food crisis blame.

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Reuters

World Bank's IFC still disbursing funds in Ukraine despite war, chief says

The World Bank's investment arm has continued disbursing funds to some private firms in Ukraine despite the war there and is looking to finance efforts to re-orient the country toward "greening" its economy, the head of the unit said on Wednesday.

Reuters

G20 pandemic fund ploughs ahead amid fears world not ready for future threats

A multi-billion dollar fund set up by G20 countries to help developing countries better prepare for pandemics could be operational within months, according to the World Bank.

Bangkok Post

Cambodia, Laos to benefit as Pfizer slashes drug prices for poorest nations

Pfizer Inc plans to sell its entire portfolio of brand-name drugs at cost in as many as 45 lower-income countries, including Cambodia and Laos, one of the most comprehensive and ambitious drug-access programmes ever announced by a large pharmaceutical manufacturer.

360info

Greening the city to prevent mental illness

Trees, grass and greenery lower the risk of mental health problems. It’s a lesson city planners need to learn.

The Conversation

Why Britain really can't afford to cut civil servants right now

A letter leaked to the BBC has revealed that the UK government aims to cut up to 91,000 civil service jobs over the next three years to save money. The letter, sent to civil servants by Simon Case, the cabinet secretary, sets out the aim of reducing staffing levels back…

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on the growing crisis in Sri Lanka

As western countries retreat from international aid, China is poised to swoop with its ‘belt and road’ programme

Reuters

Ukraine says it gets $530 million in U.S., UK grants from World Bank fund

Ukraine has received roughly $530 million in U.S. and British grants from a fund set up by the World Bank for donations to the Kyiv government in the wake of Russia's invasion, the finance ministry said.

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