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Where remote jobs are growing fastest - 4 charts show the locations and sectors
The UK is outpacing the US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand for jobs offering remote working, a US National Bureau of Economic Research report shows.
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Financial and Monetary Systems
Recession risks re-ignited by banking crisis, World Bank warns of 'lost decade' of growth, and other economy stories you need to read this week
Top economy stories: Banking crisis sparks recession fears; World Bank warns of 'lost decade' in global growth; Generative AI could lift global GDP by 7%.
Economic Growth
Who spends the longest time in retirement?
OECD data reveals how retirement lengths vary around the world. France wants to raise its retirement age to 64 due to possible pension fund shortfalls.
Education and Skills
Los e-sports ya se enseñan en las escuelas. ¿Podrían aportar habilidades útiles para el trabajo?
Los deportes electrónicos o e-sports están entrando en los programas escolares y universitarios. Sus defensores afirman que enseñan algunas de las cualificaciones que serán más demandadas...
Economic Growth
What is a country's current account balance, and is a deficit good or bad for its economy?
A country’s current account balance measures money coming in and going out. A current account deficit may sound bad, but it can indicate strong investment.
Financial and Monetary Systems
US raises interest rates, UBS takes over Credit Suisse, and other economy stories you need to read this week
Top economy stories: US raises interest rates by 0.25 percentage points; UBS takes over Credit Suisse; IMF board approves $3 billion Sri Lanka bailout.
Education and Skills
Esports are being taught in schools. Could they give students useful workplace skills?
Esports are entering school and university programmes. Advocates say they teach teamwork, leadership, communication, problem-solving and strategic thinking.
Economic Growth
Fears of a global banking crisis, and other economy stories you need to read this week
Economy news: Banking crisis fears hit markets; Silicon Valley Bank collapse explained; People in UK face biggest drop in spending power for 70 years.
Energy Transition
Which countries are leading the way with hydrogen?
Europe and Japan are leading the world in hydrogen patent filings, says a new report from the International Energy Agency and European Patents Office.
Global Cooperation
Globalization has rallied and is even working better - new report
Deglobalization is not happening, says the DHL Global Connectedness Index. Instead, there is talk of re-globalization – a reform of globalization.
Economic Growth
US interest rate rises may be on the way, China seeks 'stability', and other economy stories you need to read this week
Top economy stories: US signals larger interest rate rises; China seeks 'economic stability'; Japan narrowly avoids recession; and more.
Financial and Monetary Systems
We need a new Bretton Woods moment, says António Guterres. What was the original Bretton Woods and what did it achieve?
‘It is time for a new Bretton Woods moment,’ according to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Why? Because our ‘global financial architecture is failing’.
Global Risks
This is how we can make buildings earthquake-proof
Making earthquake resistant buildings not only saves lives but reduces the economic and environmental consequences of these disasters. Here's how to do it.
Financial and Monetary Systems
India's economy stutters, Eurozone inflation falls less than expected, and other economy stories you need to read this week
Top economy stories: India's economic growth slows; Eurozone inflation falls less than expected; China increasingly ambitious with 2023 growth target.
Geo-Economics and Politics
¿Qué está pasando con la deuda de los países en desarrollo? Lo que debes leer sobre economía esta semana
Ucrania espera una ayuda "considerable" del FMI y Hong Kong anuncia más ayudas a los residentes para sostener la economía. Lee aquí lo que ha pasado en la última semana.