Latin America and the Caribbean, despite representing just 8% of the world’s population, account for nearly one-third of global homicides. Today, we explore the toll crime takes on Latin America and the strategies that could break this vicious cycle. Take a look…



Crime Costs Latin America 3.4% of GDP Annually: Report

Asian stock markets saw modest gains as investors closely monitor the Federal Reserve's upcoming decisions, with expectations around interest rates influencing market sentiment.

Asian Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Focus on Fed's Next Move

Businesses are being urged to take immediate action to address growing climate risks. According to the World Economic Forum, climate hazards such as extreme heat could cause billions in losses. Our next report explores the financial risks and opportunities businesses face as they navigate the evolving climate landscape. Take a look…

Energy, Climate, Telecom Sectors Most Vulnerable To Climate Risks: WEF

The cost of your favorite chocolate could soon leave a bitter taste…this comes as cocoa prices hit a new record high. Cocoa futures have reached an all-time high of over 11,900 dollars per tonne, with prices almost tripling since the start of 2024.

Cocoa Futures Soar To  $11,925 Per Ton Amid Supply Woes

The cost of your favorite chocolate could soon leave a bitter taste…this comes as cocoa prices hit a new record high. Cocoa futures have reached an all-time high of over 11,900 dollars per tonne, with prices almost tripling since the start of 2024.



Britain’s workforce is facing a long-term decline, driven by rising ill health and an ageing population. Even with potential improvements in healthcare, experts warn that reversing this trend may be difficult. Here’s more on how illness is impacting the UK economy and its job market. Take a look…

Britain’s Workforce Faces Record Decline Due to Rising Ill Health

Britain’s workforce is facing a long-term decline, driven by rising ill health and an ageing population. Even with potential improvements in healthcare, experts warn that reversing this trend may be difficult. Here’s more on how illness is impacting the UK economy and its job market. Take a look…



Ghana's newly elected President, John Mahama, said a funding arrangement with the international monetary fund will constrain his administration's capacity to implement quick substantial reforms. This follows a recent electoral victory that granted him a significant mandate to address the country's severe debt crisis and high inflation.

Ghana's President-elect Says IMF Deal to Cap Radical Reforms

Ghana's newly elected President, John Mahama, said a funding arrangement with the international monetary fund will constrain his administration's capacity to implement quick substantial reforms. This follows a recent electoral victory that granted him a significant mandate to address the country's severe debt crisis and high inflation.



Britain’s Economy Shrank By 0.1% In October, Marking A Second Consecutive Monthly Decline. Weakness In Oil, Gas, Retail, And Hospitality Puts The UK on Recession Watch. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves Called The Figures "Disappointing" But Highlighted Long-term Growth Policies.

UK's Economy Shrinks Amid Budget Jitters

Britain’s Economy Shrank By 0.1% In October, Marking A Second Consecutive Monthly Decline. Weakness In Oil, Gas, Retail, And Hospitality Puts The UK on Recession Watch. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves Called The Figures "Disappointing" But Highlighted Long-term Growth Policies.



Boeing Has Cautiously Restarted 737 Max Production, Targeting 15-20 Jets In December. Delays And Supplier Uncertainty May Slow Recovery, With Pre-strike Production Levels Still A Challenge.

Boeing Grapples With Slow Post-Strike Recovery

Boeing Has Cautiously Restarted 737 Max Production, Targeting 15-20 Jets In December. Delays And Supplier Uncertainty May Slow Recovery, With Pre-strike Production Levels Still A Challenge.



UK Households Are Reluctant To Spend On Big-ticket Items Before Christmas, With A Weak Economic Outlook Weighing On Confidence. Despite A Small Rise In Consumer Sentiment, Concerns Over Jobs, Energy Costs, And Mortgages Dampen Spending. Retailers Face A Tough Holiday Season.

British Consumers Remained Cautious Ahead Of Winter Holidays

UK Households Are Reluctant To Spend On Big-ticket Items Before Christmas, With A Weak Economic Outlook Weighing On Confidence. Despite A Small Rise In Consumer Sentiment, Concerns Over Jobs, Energy Costs, And Mortgages Dampen Spending. Retailers Face A Tough Holiday Season.



An important step in apple's ongoing effort to broaden its business beyond china will be the beginning of production of its air pods wireless headphones in India early next year.

Apple To Begin Producing Air pods In India For The First Time

Broadcom sees massive opportunity over the next three years

Deflation in China is becoming increasingly difficult to reverse. If the world's second-biggest economy's prices continue to decrease for a seventh straight quarter, they will tie the record deflationary stretch set during the late 1990s Asian financial crisis.

What China's Persistent Deflation Means For The World

Sri Lanka's private creditors back 12.6 billion dollar debt restructuring plan. The restructuring of Sri Lanka's foreign debts is a crucial step in the country's effort to get out of its protracted default.

Sri Lanka Bondholders Back $12.6 Billion Debt Restructuring

As wall street braced for next week's federal reserve meeting, the leaders of the year — large technology companies — held onto their gains as u.S. Treasuries sank.

Wall Street Readies for Next Week's Federal Reserve Meeting

India's retail inflation surged to a 14-month high of 6.21% in October 2024, up from 5.49% in September. This sharp rise in inflation is largely driven by food prices, which saw a steep jump. The latest data comes as a stark reminder of the financial pressure many are facing, especially amidst growing concerns over rising costs and a sluggish economy. Watch in for more details!

India's Inflation Eases In November

London's IPO market is facing its worst slump in years. fundraising from UK initial public offerings has dropped 9% this year to just $1 billion. This decline has pushed the UK to 20th place among global ipo venues, according to Bloomberg data. Mainland China and Australia saw minimal movement in their stock markets.

London’s IPO Market Hits New Lows As Global Rivals Surge | WION Business Watch | World News

Asian stock markets gained echoing the advance on wall street overnight, and currency markets started Thursday with a sense of relative calm. The trading pattern early on Thursday comes as investors process the fallout from the recent political unrest in France and South Korea. Watch in for more details!

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