IMF Video: What are Remittances? | Back to Basics

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Migrant workers sent $647 billion back to their families in 2022. These funds have a big impact on both personal lives and national economies. In this video we explore why remittances are important and their global ripple effects. Read more: https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/fandd/issues/2023/09/B2B-resilient-remittances-dilip-ratha

Published: 6th Sep 2023 09:34:00   By: IMF

IMF Video: Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) – Statement by Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva

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The Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) must be adequately funded and subsidized so that this vital source of interest-free financing can continue and help address the challenges facing low-income countries which were growing fast before the pandemic. PRGT subsidies have a strong multiplier effect.

Published: 8th Aug 2023 11:35:37   By: IMF

IMF Video: Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT)

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The Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) must be adequately funded and subsidized so that this vital source of interest-free financing can continue and help address the challenges facing low-income countries which were growing fast before the pandemic. PRGT subsidies have a strong multiplier effect.

Published: 8th Aug 2023 11:30:57   By: IMF

IMF Video: Impact of Interest Rates on Emerging Markets | Analyze This!

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Interest rates in advanced economies have increased at the fastest pace in 20 years and that’s made some emerging markets especially vulnerable. Watch our new Analyze This to learn why.

Published: 4th Aug 2023 03:40:57   By: IMF

IMF Video: مستجدات آفاق الاقتصاد العالمي

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توقع تراجع النمو العالمي من 3,5% تقريبا عام 2022 إلى 3,0% في عامي 2023 و2024. فلا يزال ارتفاع أسعار الفائدة الأساسية الصادرة عن البنوك المركزية لمكافحة التضخم يؤثر سلبا على النشاط الاقتصادي. ومن المتوقع انخفاض التضخم الكلي العالمي من 8,7% عام 2022 إلى 6,8% عام 2023 و5,2% عام 2024، بينما يُتوقع أن يكون تراجع التضخم الأساسي (الجوهري) أكثر تدرجا، كما تم رفع تنبؤات التضخم لعام 2024. https://bit.ly/453YeTG

Published: 2nd Aug 2023 08:05:59   By: IMF

World Economic Forum Video: EU's Digital Markets Act & 2000 White Rhinos to Be Released | WEF | Top Stories of the Week

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This week's top stories of the week include: 0:15 Africa is heating faster than the rest of the planet - It’s being hit with increasingly severe climate disasters as a result. Experts say this could lead to a rise in conflict across the continent. Africa was hit by 80 extreme weather events last year, including East Africa’s worst drought in 40 years, wildfires in Algera and severe flooding across West and Central Africa. These disasters cost 5,000 lives and $8.5 billion in damages, according to a report by the World Meteorological Association. 1:58 What does the EU's Digital Markets Act mean for big tech? - The EU has unveiled a raft of new laws designed to make Europe’s tech sector more competitive. It means big tech firms will have to follow new rules. such as sharing data with rivals and removing barriers for smaller firms to get onto platforms and reach users. The Act defines 22 companies and services as ‘gatekeepers’. Gatekeepers include the 6 big tech firms, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft and ByteDance (which owns TikTok) 3:49 2000 white rhinos are being released in to the wild - The rhinos once belonged to the world’s largest rhino farm but it fell into financial difficulties and put the animals up for auction. There were no bids so South African NGO African Parks stepped in, buying the farm and the animals with the promise of rewilding them all. They’ll be released over the next 10 years in national parks across the continent. 5:08 Venice is charging a €5 entrance fee - All visitors over 14 will have to pay and book their tickets online in advance. The trial scheme will start in spring 2024. The fee will only apply to day-trippers on days when the city is exceptionally busy. Overnight visitors already pay a tourist tax through their accommodation. The aim is to prevent overcrowding which is placing a huge strain on the city. _____________________________________________ The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/  Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #Davos #WEF23 #WorldEconomicForum

Published: 23rd Sep 2023 12:00:46   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: Youth Perspectives and Calls to Action

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This session will feature young changemakers attending the United Nations General Assembly to discover their perspectives and experiences on shaping the multilateral system. The discussion will feature calls to action to government and business leaders, and demonstrate why engaging and empowering young innovators, activists and entrepreneurs is imperative for accelerating the achievement of the Global Goals.

Published: 22nd Sep 2023 07:37:49   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: From Aid Dependency to Sustainable Investments in Frontier Markets

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Investments in frontier markets present a significant opportunity for sustained impact alongside financial returns. Markets-based solutions offer the promise of generating lasting social benefits for 2 billion people living in poverty, supporting better infrastructure and enhancing economic stability. How are key stakeholders paving the way to enable investment and deliver significant economic development, increase community resilience and reduce aid dependency in frontier markets?

Published: 22nd Sep 2023 03:22:25   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: The Future of the Trillion Trees Movement

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Forests are essential to tackling climate change, sustaining biodiversity and providing sustainable livelihoods and economic growth. As we approach the mid-point of the SDGs Agenda, the current pace of reforestation and restoration efforts is not enough to meet climate targets, and ecosystem health is a growing concern. What are the next steps to scale the conservation and restoration movement and achieve the ambitious goals of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and SDGs?

Published: 21st Sep 2023 06:53:12   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: Accelerating Progress on Gender Parity

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Gender parity has recovered to pre-pandemic levels globally, but the pace of change is stagnating. It will take an estimated 131 years to reach full parity at the current trajectory. How can we boost women’s economic participation and political empowerment and achieve gender parity at all levels of society?

Published: 21st Sep 2023 02:56:27   By: World Economic Forum

Economic Video: S&P, Nasdaq notch biggest weekly losses since March

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Wall Street see-sawed to a lower close, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq registering their largest Friday-to-Friday percentage drops since March. Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ #News #Reuters #newsfeed #business #markets #WallStreet #Nasdaq #S&P #Dow #FederalReserve #monetarypolicy #inflation Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get the latest news on: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Published: 22nd Sep 2023 11:21:26   By: Reuters

Economic Video: No winners after previous drawing, jackpot reaches top four in history

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Published: 25th Sep 2023 04:56:56   By: WQAD News 8

Economic Video: Biden, Trump set to speak before UAW workers in Detroit this week

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As the strike nears two weeks, a sitting and former president prepare to talk to those on the picket lines. More Good Morning Quad Cities: https://www.wqad.com/good-morning-quad-cities More news: www.wqad.com Subscribe to WQAD News 8 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Wqadnews8/featured?sub_confirmation=1 Other ways to watch News 8: https://www.wqad.com/connect Download the News 8 app on IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wqad-news-8-quad-cities/id1491061406 Download the News 8 app on Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wqad.localtv&hl=en_US&gl=US Newsletter: https://www.wqad.com/email ‘Like’ WQAD on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wqad8 Follow WQAD on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wqad Follow WQAD on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wqadnews8/

Published: 25th Sep 2023 06:52:15   By: WQAD News 8

Economic Video: Ford of Canada, Unifor reach tentative labor contract agreement

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Unifor — the union representing Canadian autoworkers — and Ford of Canada (F) have agreed on a new tentative labor contract, concluding six weeks of negotiations. This agreement prevented a complete walkout by union workers, while American auto workers enter their sixth day of strikes against the Big Three automakers — Ford, General Motors (GM), and Stellantis (STLA). Yahoo Finance Senior Autos Reporter Pras Subramanian explores how the recent contract agreement between Unifor and Ford of Canada might establish a potential precedent for the ongoing negotiations between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and the Big 3. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb #Ford #Canada #usa About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance Plus: With a subscription to Yahoo Finance Plus get the tools you need to invest with confidence. Discover new opportunities with expert research and investment ideas backed by technical and fundamental analysis. Optimize your trades with advanced portfolio insights, fundamental analysis, enhanced charting, and more. To learn more about Yahoo Finance Plus please visit: https://yhoo.it/33jXYBp Connect with Yahoo Finance: Get the latest news: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb Find Yahoo Finance on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2A9u5Zq Follow Yahoo Finance on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2LMgloP Follow Yahoo Finance on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2LOpNYz Follow Yahoo Finance Premium on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hhcnmV

Published: 20th Sep 2023 08:56:49   By: Yahoo Finance

Economic Video: Amazon set to invest up to $4B into AI startup Anthropic

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Amazon (AMZN) has made an initial investment of $1.25 billion, according to Reuters, in the generative AI startup, Anthropic. Amazon is committed to potentially investing up to $4 billion in Anthropic, securing a minority ownership stake in the startup. Anthropic is recognized for its 'Claude' AI system, which provides assistance to users by answering their questions, similar to ChatGPT. Anthropic will leverage Amazon's resources in its development efforts, including Amazon Web Services and the company's custom chips. This investment trend aligns with the broader movement of tech giants, such as Microsoft (MSFT), Google (GOOG, GOOGL), and Meta (META), increasingly investing in artificial intelligence. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance Plus: With a subscription to Yahoo Finance Plus get the tools you need to invest with confidence. Discover new opportunities with expert research and investment ideas backed by technical and fundamental analysis. Optimize your trades with advanced portfolio insights, fundamental analysis, enhanced charting, and more. To learn more about Yahoo Finance Plus please visit: https://yhoo.it/33jXYBp Connect with Yahoo Finance: Get the latest news: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb Find Yahoo Finance on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2A9u5Zq Follow Yahoo Finance on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2LMgloP Follow Yahoo Finance on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2LOpNYz Follow Yahoo Finance Premium on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hhcnmV

Published: 25th Sep 2023 08:00:46   By: Yahoo Finance

Business Video: Bernie Sanders: Autoworkers fighting overall 'corporate greed', not just for themselves

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Senator Bernie Sanders joins CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss the United Auto Workers' strikes and what that could mean to the future of the American workforce. #CNN #News

Published: 17th Sep 2023 06:15:01   By: CNN

Business Video: Drew Barrymore apologizes to writers

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Drew Barrymore is apologizing to television and film writers over her decision to resume production on her talk show as members of the Writers Guild of America remain on strike. Barrymore’s show drew protest from the union after announcing they would resume production without WGA writers contributing. It is not the only talk show that has remained on air or resumed production amid the ongoing writers’ and actors’ strikes. SAG-AFTRA has said Barrymore is in compliance with her contract as host of the program and the production is not struck. Hours after posting her apology video, Barrymore seemingly removed it from her Instagram account. #cnn #news

Published: 16th Sep 2023 01:07:20   By: CNN

Business Video: Biden speaks out on autoworkers strike

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President Joe Biden called on major American automakers to “go further” in their offers to workers as a strike of the United Auto Workers poses a political and economic test for the White House. #CNN #news

Published: 15th Sep 2023 06:48:14   By: CNN

Business Video: Reporter asks GM CEO about her compensation as workers strike

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CNN's Vanessa Yurkevich interviews General Motors CEO Mary Barra as the United Auto Workers union is on strike against major US car manufacturers. #CNN #shorts

Published: 15th Sep 2023 03:39:25   By: CNN

Business Video: Union workers strike against Big Three automakers

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The United Auto Workers union is on strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, the first time in its history that it has struck all three of the nation’s unionized automakers at the same time. #CNN #News

Published: 15th Sep 2023 05:10:34   By: CNN