International trade news November 2023: EU shipping rules

International trade news November 2023: EU shipping rules

This monthly roundup brings you a selection of the latest news and updates on global trade. Top international trade stories: EU to end competition exemptions for shipping lines; Panama Canal cuts crossings further as drought intensifies; China to restrict graphite exports. 1. EU to end competition exemptions for shipping lines The shipping industry is due … Read more

Discover this week’s must-read nature and climate stories

Discover this week’s must-read nature and climate stories

This weekly round-up contains key nature and climate news from the past week. Top nature and climate stories: Planet’s life-support systems close to tipping point, say UN scientists; Disappearing ice sheet makes sea level rise unavoidable; Global pledges to halt deforestation by 2030 way off-track. 1. Earth’s systems at threshold of irreversible damage The world … Read more

US economy, China GDP and other economics stories to read

US economy, China GDP and other economics stories to read

This weekly round-up brings you the latest stories from the world of economics and finance. Top economy stories: US economy largely unchanged – Fed report; China’s economic growth beats predictions; Japanese inflation drops below 3%. 1. US economy largely unchanged in recent weeks – Fed report Economic activity in the United States changed little over … Read more

US business activity, German GDP and other economics news

US business activity, German GDP and other economics news

This weekly round-up brings you the latest stories from the world of economics and finance. Top economy stories: US business activity stalls in September; German GDP forecast to contract this year; Singapore announces new funding to help with cost-of-living crisis. 1. US business activity stalls in September US business activity has been practically at a … Read more

International trade: What you need to know in September 2023

International trade: What you need to know in September 2023

This monthly roundup brings you a selection of the latest news and updates on global trade. Top international trade stories: BRICS and G20 add members; Rice supplies under strain as India restricts export; Rising sea levels threaten world’s biggest ports. 1. BRICS and G20 add new members The BRICS bloc of emerging market economies has … Read more

Climate crisis worsens conflict death rates, and more nature and climate news

Climate crisis worsens conflict death rates, and more nature and climate news

This weekly round-up contains key nature and climate news from the past week. Top nature and climate stories: Climate change may increase conflict deaths; Hurricane Idalia could be US’ costliest disaster this year; Air pollution impacting longevity in South Asia. 1. IMF: Climate change may increase conflict deaths As Africa kicks off its first Climate … Read more

German economic growth at zero and other economic news to read

German economic growth at zero and other economic news to read

This weekly round-up brings you the latest stories from the world of economics and finance. Top economy stories: German economy posts zero growth; India sees strong second-quarter growth; French and Spanish inflation rises again. 1. German economy posts zero growth in second quarter German gross domestic product (GDP) remained level between the first and second … Read more

US job growth slows and other top economics news this week

US job growth slows and other top economics news this week

This weekly round-up brings you the latest stories from the world of economics and finance. Top economy stories: US job growth slows but unemployment falls; Sovereign debt ratings at risk from high carbon emissions; Inflation continues to fall around the world. 1. US job growth slows but wages continue to increase Fewer jobs were added … Read more