Imf Forecasts Uk Recession Despite Other Leading Economies Growing
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Forecasts for German economy see stagnation, or recession, in 2024
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Official data confirms UK economy slipped into recession last year
Figures offer little cheer to Rishi Sunak as his Conservative party trails heavily in opinion pollsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Revised figures confirm UK ended 2023 in recession
Official data shows the economy contracted during the last two quarters of last year.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK Confirmed in Recession at End of 2023
U.K. gross domestic product shrank 0.3% between October and December, with the economy hit by high inflation and interest rates that stifled household spending.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Institute says German economy is "struggling" and lowers forecasts
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Ireland’s economy forecast to return to growth, easing drag on eurozone
The eurozone economy may be freed of a headwind that enfeebled growth in 2023, with new forecasts pointing to a return to expansion for Ireland, one of the currency area’s smallest but most changeable members.MarketWatch - Business -
Irish Economy Forecast to Return to Growth, Easing Drag on Eurozone
The eurozone economy may be freed of a headwind that enfeebled growth in 2023, with new forecasts pointing to a return to expansion for Ireland, one of the currency area’s smallest but most changeable members.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UK found to offer worst-value housing of advanced economies
Think-tank says British pay more and get less than people in other economies with similar incomesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Putin says radical Islamists carried out Moscow attack but maintains suggestion of Ukraine role
Russian president says he is interested in ‘who ordered’ terror attack as US and France say Islamic State branch was responsible. Vladimir Putin has said that the terrorist attack on the Crocus City concert hall in Moscow was conducted by radical ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Conspiracy theories tagged #kategate grow despite Kensington Palace video
Social media posts attached to unsupported theories spread – despite evidence contradicting them. The Princess of Wales might have hoped her admission about her cancer diagnosis would put an end to the speculation about her.. But the opposite ...The Guardian - World -
New oil and gas projects expected to grow despite IEA warning
New oil and gasfields are expected to grow fourfold by the end of the decade, according to a new trackerFinancial Times - Business -
Minneapolis just called Uber's bluff — other cities must follow their lead
It’s time to tell Uber it can no longer take us all for a ride.The Hill - Politics -
Biden now ahead or tied in 3 swing states, as Trump still leads in 4 others: poll
President Joe Biden has gained some ground versus presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump in the U.S. states that are likely to decide this year’s White House race, according to a poll released Tuesday that focuses on seven swing states.MarketWatch - Business - Joe Biden -
UN picks Saudi Arabia to lead women’s rights forum despite ‘abysmal’ record
Kingdom chosen to chair Commission on Status of Women after unopposed bid, to dismay of human rights groups. Saudi Arabia has been chosen as the chair of the UN commission that is supposed to promote gender equality and empower women around the ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
IMF head says China at ‘fork in the road’ on reforms to boost demand
Kristalina Georgieva’s remarks at Beijing conference come as China export glut tensions riseFinancial Times - Business - China -
The threat of closed primaries is growing
A dozen U.S. states, both Democratic and Republican Party led, will shut out tens of millions of voters in closed primaries this year. That number increases to almost half of all states during the presidential primary. It could get even worse.The Hill - Politics -
BYD misses profit forecasts as Huawei challenge emerges
Warren Buffett-backed company loses some market share to sanctions-hit Chinese telecoms groupFinancial Times - World -
Economic experts slash growth forecasts for Germany
Five leading institutes expect expansion of just 0.1 per cent in 2024 as exports fall and domestic demand fails to pick upFinancial Times - World -
Ukraine aid in limbo as Congress begins two-week recess
Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to turn the House's attention to addressing supplemental funding for U.S. allies, including Ukraine, when the chamber returns. But the path forward for the speaker is treacherous.CBS News - Politics - Ukraine -
The weakest links in the global economy are on the mend
Some of the most prominent beleaguered nations are now carrying out radical reformsFinancial Times - Business -
China faces ‘fork in the road,’ IMF chief says, urging Beijing to embark on pro-market reforms
China’s economy can grow far faster if it adopts a comprehensive package of pro-market reforms, according to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.CNBC - Business - China -
B&Q owner Kingfisher forecasts profits to fall this year
London-listed group strikes cautious note on DIY marketFinancial Times - Business -
Savings account interest forecast for spring 2024: Here's what experts predict
Rates on savings accounts are high now but will they stay elevated in the months to come? Here's what to know.CBS News - Top stories -
Ad Forecaster Raises 2024 Prediction Amid Improving Economic Outlook
While the U.S. ad market in 2023 was ‘relatively resilient,’ the outlook for 2024 looks stronger, according to Magna.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ukraine's Battered Army Grapples With Growing Troop Shortage
Efforts to draft young men are hampered by politics, demographics and Ukrainians’ growing reluctance to join the military.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Meet the fastest growing ETF firms in the US
Actively managed fund offerings are helping managers outside the Big Three to gain assets rapidlyFinancial Times - World -
Wednesday Briefing: U.S.-Israel Divisions Grow
Plus, Beyoncé’s country album.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Defense secretary meets with Israeli counterpart as tensions grow
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon on Tuesday as tensions soared this week between the U.S. and Israel over the war in Gaza, where more than 32,000 Palestinians have been killed. During ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
A Great Reality Check for a Fast-Growing Company
While rapid expansion motivates me, my team may not feel the same. Here's how I changed course and kept my top employees.Inc. - Business -
Powerball jackpot jumps to $935 million after no match for Wednesday's numbers
No ticket had Wednesday's winning numbers: 37, 46, 57, 60, 66 and bonus number 8.ABC News - Top stories -
Disapproval of Israel-Hamas war growing in US
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Disapproval of Israel-Hamas war growing in US A majority of Americans now disapprove of Israel’s war against ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Fear Grows Among Families of Americans Held in Russia
The U.S. considers only two Americans ‘wrongfully detained’ in Russia, but there are more families seeking the might of Washington to bring their loved ones home.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Tax Refunds Are Here and Destined for the Growing Pile of Debt
With credit-card debt at record levels and more households falling behind on loans, tax refunds are helping people make ends meet.The Wall Street Journal - World -
An Economy Perpetually in Crisis Is Shredding Pakistan's Middle Class
The country’s political and economic turmoil is leaving middle-class people struggling and the poor battling to survive.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘Resilience’ of Belgian economy supports local start-ups
Main driver of growth is Flanders where sectors including life sciences and fintech are flourishingFinancial Times - World -
This Is the Best Way for Joe Biden to Talk About the Economy
He is defying 40 years of orthodoxy on the center-left.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Will Xi’s manufacturing plan be enough to rescue China’s economy?
The president has won praise for ending a credit boom, but trading partners now fear a flood of cheap exportsFinancial Times - Business - China -
Economist Claudia Sahm created one of the most accurate recession predictors. Here’s why she’s getting worried.
Sahm has been calling on the Fed to cut interest rates since December.MarketWatch - Business -
UK stocks are not all that cheap
A bargain in the aggregate, not the particularFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
The US may catch a spring break on weather. Forecasters see minimal flooding and drought for spring
Federal meteorologists predict that the United States can expect a nice spring break from past too rainy or too dry extremesABC News - Tech