Three of five Americans surveyed by Affirm say the US is in a recession. On average, most think it started 15 months ago. Original Image Link Source:www.msn.com
University of Kiel Professor Christoph Trebesch presents some key trends in international capital flows across 200 years, focusing on turbulent episodes during war and peace, and illustrates the crucial role of official finance in helping avert military defeat or financial collapse. https://www.imf.org/en/News/Seminars/Conferences/2024/11/05/10th-annual-richard-goode-lecture
Published: 6th Nov 2024 02:15:51 By: IMF
IMF Video: Africa Perspectives: Worlds Apart: Exploring Inequality from an African Lens
Join Professor Branko Milanović, senior scholar at the Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality of the City University of New York, and Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the IMF African Department, for a discussion on practical strategies that African policymakers can employ to effectively address and reduce inequality—and how the Fund can support them in these efforts. https://imf.org/africaperspectives
Published: 1st Nov 2024 02:25:32 By: IMF
IMF Video: Reassessing Policy Tools for Current and Future Challenges | 25th Jacques Polak ARC
Join us for an engaging policy panel discussion at the 25th Annual Research Conference on reassessing policy tools for current and future challenges. Moderated by Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, this discussion will feature insights from distinguished panelists Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan, Ricardo Reis, Isabel Schnabel, and Nathan Sheets. Join us on November 14 at 1:30 PM ET. https://imf.org/ARC
Published: 4th Nov 2024 07:40:29 By: IMF
IMF Video: 2024 Mundell-Fleming Lecture: Do Cash Transfers Stimulate the Macroeconomy?
Join us as Stanford University's Valerie Ramey delivers the 2024 Mundell-Fleming Lecture: 'Do Cash Transfers Stimulate the Macroeconomy?' at the Annual Research Conference. November 15 at 1:30 PM ET. https://www.imf.org/en/News/Seminars/Conferences/2024/11/14/2024-jacques-polak-annual-research-conference
Published: 4th Nov 2024 07:34:34 By: IMF
IMF Video: Opening Remarks | 25th Jacques Polak Annual Research Conference
Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath open the 25th Annual Research Conference. November 14 at 9:25 AM ET. https://imf.org/ARC
Published: 4th Nov 2024 07:31:37 By: IMF
World Economic Forum Video: Growth for Green Jobs in 2023 & Cash Hoarding Affects EU Growth | WEF | Top Stories of the Week
This week's top stories of the week include:
0:15 2023 saw highest growth for green jobs – The number of renewable jobs worldwide shot up by 18% last year, from 13.7 million in 2022 to 16.2 million in 2023. The rise was driven by the global surge in renewable generation capacity as well as continued growth in equipment manufacturing, according to a new report from IRENA and the ILO.
1:59 4 ways AI could save your life – AI can enable personalized care based on health risks in your local area. Mayo Clinic in the US has developed an AI-powered index which uses publicly available housing data to identify patients’ socio-economic situations so this information can be built into their healthcare provision.
5:38 Bridging the gender care gap at work – Caregiving is not shared equally between men and women. Women on average perform 4 times more unpaid care work than men, and they’re more likely than men to step back from their careers to act as caregivers. How can employers can help men and women close this gap?
8:43 Cash hoarding affects EU growth – Households in Europe are saving at their highest rate in years. This behaviour is measured by the household investment rate, which fell to 9.5% across the EU in the first quarter of 2024, its lowest level since 2021. Economic anxiety has also played a role in the rise in saving rates.
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Published: 2nd Nov 2024 01:00:35 By: World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Video: CEO Climate Alliance | Gim Huay Neo
With climate and biodiversity on the global agenda, the business benefits of net zero are clear, says Gim Huay Neo, co-chair of a Global Alliance of CEO Climate LeadersIn an open letter ahead of #COP29, the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders calls for urgent action to combat climate change.
Highlighting the critical role of collaborative leadership from business and government, the world's largest CEO-led climate community is advocating for ambitious, science-based targets to support climate action and spur investment.
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Published: 31st Oct 2024 02:09:08 By: World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Video: CEO Climate Alliance | Jesper Brodin
Jesper Brodin, CEO of Ingka Group [IKEA], says businesses and governments need to work closely together to ensure the world meets climate targets.
In an open letter to public and private sector leaders ahead of COP29, the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders calls for urgent action to combat climate change. Highlighting the critical role of collaborative leadership from business and government, the letter advocates for ambitious, science-based targets to improve the business case for climate action and spur investment.
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Published: 30th Oct 2024 11:21:07 By: World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Video: CEO Climate Alliance Letter | Ester Baiget
Ester Baiget, Novonesis CEO, says ramping up existing nature-based solutions could cut global carbon emissions by 8%.
In an open letter to public and private sector, leaders ahead of COP29, the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders calls for urgent action to combat climate change. Highlighting the critical role of collaborative leadership from business and government, the letter advocates for ambitious, science-based targets to improve the business case for climate action and spur investment.
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Published: 30th Oct 2024 11:20:14 By: World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum Video: AMGFC24: The Nexus of Innovation
As the Fourth Industrial Revolution advances, foundational technology domains are converging to create new opportunities. In addition to their breakthrough potential, the simultaneous development of quantum, robotics, AI and more are accelerating mutual advancements.
What are the driving forces behind this convergence and how can organizations position themselves strategically within it for future growth?
This is the full audio from a session at the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai on 17 Oct, 2024. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/events/annual-meeting-of-the-global-future-councils-2024/sessions/the-nexus-of-innovation/
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Chantal Shen, Chief Scientist, Synthetic Biology, BGI Research
Hoda Al Khzaimi, Director, Centre for Cybersecurity, New York University Abu Dhabi
Freeke Heijman, Founder and CEO
Azeem Azhar, Chief Executive Officer, Exponential View
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Published: 30th Oct 2024 08:04:25 By: World Economic Forum
Business Video: Trump is almost 2 billion in debt and the amount is growing
Former President Donald Trump's debt obligations currently amount to around $1.8 billion, and that amount is growing every month. CNN's Erica Hill speaks with Forbes senior editor Dan Alexander about Trump's financial situation. #CNN #News
Published: 1st Nov 2024 12:32:39 By: CNN
Business Video: Former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch indicted on sex trafficking charges
Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, has been indicted on 16 federal counts of sex trafficking and international prostitution in New York, and is accused of leveraging “a network of employees, contractors and security professionals” while he led the retailer. #CNN #News
Published: 22nd Oct 2024 07:15:00 By: CNN
Business Video: I test drove Volkswagen's electric revamp of its retro van. Is it worth $60,000?
Struggling to regain popularity in America, Volkswagen is hoping the all-new ID. Buzz electric van can tug at vintage heart strings. Having grown up with an original VW gas powered van, CNN’s Peter Valdes-Dapena phoned in his brothers for this electric test drive.
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Reporting by Peter Valdes-Dapena
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Published: 21st Oct 2024 03:14:28 By: CNN
Business Video: 'A toaster on wheels': Swisher reacts to Musk unveiling 'Robovan'
Embattled Red Lobster has a new CEO, and he’s just 35 years old. CNN reporter Nathaniel Meyersohn sat down with Damola Adamolekun over some shrimp and lobster tail to chat the future of the seafood company and the young CEO’s approach to work. #cnn #news #redlobster
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Wed, 06 Nov 2024 01:46:00 GMT The current probability of a recession being officially determined to have begun between 1 November 2024 and 1 November 2025 is 64.8%. Click to read.
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 03:14:00 GMT On the basis of economics, the choice is clear. The cost of living, unemployment, and government debt would all be higher under Trump administration.
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT He stated, “I don't see a recession risk because the economy ... days after a CBS poll revealed that only 1 in 10 Americans rate the economy as “very good,” with about 52% of the polled ...
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 01:07:00 GMT As Americans express concerns about the economy ahead of the presidential election, Steve Schwarzman, CEO of Blackstone Inc. BX, has assured that the U.S. will avoid a recession, regardless of ...