Davos 2023
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Davos 2023
Trust barometer: 4 steps to rebuilding trust
The findings of the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer paint a concerning picture. Economic optimism has fallen dramatically, with just 40% of respondents saying they and their families will be...
La salud mundial
A universal flu vaccine: Here's what you need to know
Scientists in November announced a breakthrough in work towards developing a 'universal' flu vaccine. Using the same messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) technology that's been used in sever...
Agricultura, Alimentos y Bebidas
These are trends shaping the future of food
Our ability to feed a growing global population is under threat, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
El futuro de la energía
Renewables set to surge and what you need to know about the global energy crisis this week
The US government's first-ever sale of offshore wind development rights off the coast of California drew $757.1 million in bids – mainly from European companies.
Medio ambiente y seguridad de los recursos naturales
These satellite images show the Caspian Sea's shrinking coast line
The Caspian Sea is the world's largest inland water body when measured by surface area. But, new satellite imagery shows that it's shrinking - and quickly.
Desigualdad
Economics explained: What can we do about inequality?
Income and wealth inequality are nothing new. Indeed, economists and historians have never found a society without it.
Geoeconomía
Recession warning from the IMF: What you need to know about the global economy this week
The International Monetary Fund has warned of a disorderly repricing in markets, saying global financial stability risks have increased, raising the risks of contagion and spillovers of s...
Geoeconomía
US jobs and Eurozone inflation: What you need to know about the global economy this week
German imports grew more than expected in August – up 3.4% – with exports also up slightly more than predicted, rising by 1.6%.
Geoeconomía
What you need to know about the global economy this week
Sentiment among German exporters has fallen to its lowest level since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the IFO economic institute.
Geoeconomía
What you need to know about the global economy this week
German producer prices rose in August at their strongest rate since records began – in annual and monthly terms. The increase was mainly driven by soaring energy prices. Producer prices o...
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this week
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have passed 612.4 million globally, according to Johns Hopkins University. The number of confirmed deaths has now passed 6.52 million. More than 12.68 billion ...
Geoeconomía
What you need to know about the global economy this week
Japan's wholesale prices rose 9.0% in August from the previous year, matching the annual pace of growth in July. The corporate good price index measures the price companies charge each ot...
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this week
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have passed 608.6 million globally, according to Johns Hopkins University. The number of confirmed deaths has now passed 6.51 million. More than 12.63 billion ...
El futuro del progreso económico
What you need to know about the global economy this week
South Korea's main inflation rate slowed in August – the first time it has done so in seven months. But data suggests inflation will remain elevated for some time.