Economic Progress
The US has just lifted its debt ceiling - but what is it?
The US debt ceiling is a self-imposed cap on the amount of money the federal government can borrow to pay its bills. And a default risks global market turmoil.
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Financial and Monetary Systems
US and German GDP show consumers are central to recovery, and other economy stories you need to read this week
Top economy stories: Revised US, German GDP data shows consumers hold key to recovery; US closes in on debt ceiling deal; Drop in global goods demand.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Optimism over US debt ceiling deal, and other economy stories you need to read this week
Top economy stories: Hopes of US debt ceiling deal in days; Global debt close to record high; UN raises global economic growth projections.
GROWTH2023
Weak US and Eurozone growth complicates central bank tasks, and other economy stories you need to read this week
Weak first-quarter growth in US and Eurozone muddies water for central banks; Deflation risks in China; Bank of Japan announces monetary policy review.
Financial and Monetary Systems
US Fed likely to make final interest rate hike in May, and other economy stories you need to read this week
Top economy stories: US Fed likely to hike interest rates once again in May; China's economy gathers speed; Britain has top inflation of large developed nations.
Economic Progress
IMF warns of weakest medium-term global growth outlook in 30 years, and other economy stories you need to read this week
Top economy news: IMF says medium-term growth outlook weakest in 30 years; US inflation at lowest in two years; Japan wages not keeping up with prices.
Diversity and Inclusion
Do you have ‘diversity fatigue’? Here are 5 ways for businesses to get out of their DEI slump
Diversity fatigue is setting in and DEI professionals are throwing in the towel amid a lack of support from company leaders. Here’s what can be done.
Gender Inequality
Estos 4 parlamentos tienen más mujeres que hombres
El año pasado hubo más avances para las mujeres en la política. Nueva Zelanda se unió a Ruanda, Cuba y Nicaragua como los parlamentos con más legisladoras que legisladores.
Climate Change
Cooling the planet: US researchers develop new climate-friendly method of cooling
The planet is getting hotter and our fridges and air conditioning units are turning up the heat. US researchers at Berkeley Lab have found a cooling solution.
Education, Skills and Learning
Here are 4 parliaments that have more women than men
Last year marked more progress for women in politics. New Zealand joined Rwanda, Cuba and Nicaragua as the parliaments with more female than male lawmakers.
Future of Work
People we’ve just met like us more than we think: new study reveals the ‘liking gap’
People always underestimate how much new colleagues or acquaintances actually like them - it’s called the ‘liking gap’ and can impact our work, say researchers.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
Estos son los mejores pasaportes del mundo en 2023
Estas son las nacionalidades que disponen de más facilidades para viajar a otros países a turismo o negocios, según el Índice Henley de Pasaportes de 2023.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
These are the most powerful passports in the world in 2023
Japan topped the list of the most powerful passports in the world in 2023 for the 5th year, according to the Henley Passport Index. South Korea and Singapore are tied for 2nd.
Future of Work
Why flexible working is good for workers and companies
More flexible working models and shorter hours improve workers’ work-life balance, benefit a company’s productivity and help the economy, the ILO says.
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4 innovators helping to protect biodiversity
Here’s how four innovators are help protect biodiversity in the face of the sixth wave of mass extinction.