Gig economy workers are to get better EU protections – creating an awkward choice for Rishi Sunak

Jun 15, 2023 05:42 am UTC| Economy

Workers for online operators like Deliveroo and Uber are in line for sweeping new rights and protections within the EU after ministers met in Luxembourg to thrash out proposals. The resulting agreement on proposed rights...

To deliver enough affordable housing and end homelessness, what must a national strategy do?

Jun 15, 2023 05:27 am UTC| Economy Real Estate

The Albanese government came to office promising action on housing. Its A$10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund is now stuck in the Senate, with the Greens demanding more ambitious funding and reforms. The government is...

Central Banking Series

Why the Federal Reserve's epic fight against inflation might be over

Jun 15, 2023 05:25 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The Federal Reserves decision to hold rates steady signals that central bankers believe it is time to hit pause, at least temporarily, on their aggressive campaign to tame runaway inflation. The latest data, not to...

Why does so much of the world's manufacturing still take place in China?

Jun 15, 2023 03:47 am UTC| Economy

With the current geopolitical challenges between China and the United States, as well as the ongoing supply chain issues affecting manufacturers and consumers, theres been much talk about moving global manufacturing out of...

America’s Roundup: US dollar falls, but off four-week lows, as Fed signals more rate hikes, US stocks end mixed , Gold trims gains,Oil drops 1.5% as Fed projects more rate hikes this year

Jun 14, 2023 23:58 pm UTC| Market Roundups Economy

Market Roundup Fed keeps rates unchanged, says an extra 50-bps hike coming Fed expects fed funds to reach 5.6% Fed hike odds hike in July at more than 70% U.S. producer prices fall more than expected in May ...

Toyota Reveals Game-Changing Solid-State Battery EV for 2027: Doubling Range, Halving Charging Time

Jun 14, 2023 09:30 am UTC| Nature Economy Business

Toyota announces a breakthrough solid-state electric vehicle for 2027, promising to double the current driving range to 1200km and cut charging time to 10 minutes, revolutionizing the EV market. Boasting a range double...

KG Mobility and Hyundai Shift Focus to Model Updates Amidst EV Transition

Jun 14, 2023 08:56 am UTC| Life Economy Business

In the face of the electric vehicle (EV) trend, South Korean automakers KG Mobility and Hyundai Motor Group are revitalizing existing models rather than launching new ones. Theyre innovating through facelifts and...