According to two of the top ECB policymakers, letting inflation remain high would be even more painful, so the ECB will keep raising borrowing costs even as the euro zone economy struggles. In order to return double-digit inflation in the… Read More ›
Entrepreneurship
EU Wants Airbnb And Its Rivals To Share Booking Information With Authorities
According to proposed EU regulations, Airbnb and other short-term home rental businesses will need to share information on the number of users of their platforms, the European Commission announced on Monday. This is part of a light-touch approach to regulating… Read More ›
US Audit Inspection Of Chinese Firms In Hong Kong Concludes: Reports
According to reports quoting people with knowledge of the matter, the U.S. audit watchdog’s onsite inspection of the audit work of Chinese companies with New York stock exchange listings, which began in Hong Kong in September, has concluded. This has… Read More ›
A Massive Land Grab In The Metaverse Is Taking Place
According to research, nearly $2 billion (£1.75 billion) has been spent on virtual land in the last 12 months as individuals and businesses compete to establish themselves in the metaverse. But it will be years before the metaverse becomes a… Read More ›
The Bank Of England Anticipates The UK Entering Its Deepest Recession Ever
While increasing interest rates by the most in 33 years, the Bank of England issued a warning that the UK is experiencing its longest recession since records have been kept. It foresaw a “very challenging” two-year downturn for the UK… Read More ›
After Predicting A Recession In The U.S. And Europe, Barclays Lowers The Outlook For China’s GDP
Based in part on predictions of a decline in global demand for Chinese goods, Barclays lowered its forecast for China’s economic growth to 3.8% for the coming year. Recessions are expected in the United States and Europe next year, according… Read More ›
Ex-Executive Says Blue Tick Fees Will Cause Twitter To Lose Its Magic
The social media platform will lose its “magic” if it starts charging $8 per month for a Twitter blue tick and other perks, according to a former executive. According to the platform’s former global communications director Brandon Borrman, all users… Read More ›
McDonald’s Exceeds Profit Projections And Attracts Low-Income Customers
McDonald’s Corp beat quarterly comparable sales and profit estimates, aided by higher menu prices and increased restaurant traffic from inflation-weary customers seeking value meals. The stock increased 3.5% to $265.69. McDonald’s, like other fast-food restaurants, raised the prices of its… Read More ›
EU Approves Effective Ban On New Fossil Fuel Cars From 2035
The European Union has reached an agreement on a law that will effectively ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars beginning in 2035, aiming to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles and combat climate change. Negotiators from EU… Read More ›
Southeast Asia’s Top Digital Economies Are Expected To Reach $200 Billion By 2022, According To A New Report
According to a new report by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company, South East Asia’s top digital economies grew faster than expected in 2022 and are on track to reach $200 billion in total transaction value this year. The achievement… Read More ›