The IMF now expects the UK to avoid a recession
The International Monetary Fund says the U.K. will avoid entering a recession in 2023 and will maintain ‘subdued’ but positive growth.
‘Go to hell, Shell’: Climate protesters try to storm stage at oil giant’s annual shareholders meeting
Climate-focused investors are seeking to ramp up pressure on Shell at its annual meeting Tuesday, after an extraordinary run of record profits.
Cacti, wild coffee and false bananas: Scientists sketch out the menus of the future
CNBC’s Sustainable Future takes a look at some of the crops that may have a big role to play in the future.
A common money mistake saw America’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell broke at 28 and living with his parents
British music mogul Simon Cowell wasn’t always a savvy businessman. In fact, early on in his career, he almost went bankrupt.
Goldman Sachs says jobs mismatch drove up China’s youth unemployment
Record unemployment among China’s young people stems partly from a mismatch between their majors and available jobs, Goldman Sachs analysts said.
Record number of British firms pessimistic about China business, survey shows
Foreign direct investment into China has slowed substantially since the country abandoned its strict Covid-19 curbs late last year.
Pasta prices have surged, prompting crisis meetings in Italy and calls for a strike
Two weeks ago, Italy’s Minister of Economic Development Adolfo Urso convened an emergency meeting tabling a discussion over the pasta price hike.
Bans, betrayals and stalemates: How Thailand’s old guard could respond to election results
If the Move Forward party officially wins, its controversial policies could threaten the military and the monarchy.
Asia markets mixed as U.S. debt ceiling talks end with no deal
Asian markets trade higher as talk between U.S. President Joe Biden and congressional leaders on the debt ceiling ends with no deal so far.
Found out you’re paid less than your colleagues? Here’s what you can do about ‘wage compression’
Wage compression can occur when long-term employees and their wages fail to keep pace with the market — while newer employees are paid the market rate.
