Biztech news Musk spooks markets with his ‘super bad feeling' about the economy The billionaire entrepreneur has a "super bad feeling" about the economy, according to an email seen by Reuters. 03/06/2022
Green Opinion Water is key to our economic future so why aren’t we investing in it? World Resources Institute President and CEO Ani Dasgupta, and WaterAid UK Chief Executive Tim Wainwright share why they think water is not only an essential investment but an economically-sound one too. 30/05/2022
Green News Germany to vote against EU plan to label nuclear power as 'green' The EU's biggest economy is planning to vote against nuclear power becoming a 'green' form of energy. 17/05/2022
world news Eurozone growth slows down hit by impact of Ukraine war and pandemic Spain and Germany saw their economies grow by 0.3% and 0.2% respectively in the first three months of the year, quarter-on-quarter -- far smaller than previously projected. France stagnated (0%) and Italy fell (-0.2%). 29/04/2022
France France's economy unexpectedly grinds to a halt in first quarter The latest growth and inflation figures put the economy firmly at the heart of the next government's priorities following President Macron's re-election. 29/04/2022
Europe Decoded Explained: Why the rouble has recovered despite Western sanctions Russia's national currency appears to have defied international sanctions. But the rebound is highly misleading. 27/04/2022
See Why is the second hand book business booming? Online platforms for second hand book sales are booming, but while CDs go the way of the dodo, why are books back? 25/04/2022
no comment Argentines march for jobs, food, amid rampant inflation Thousands of Argentines march for jobs, food, and more social aid as rampant inflation, 6.7 percent for the month of March. 14/04/2022
Money Could Bitcoin become a reserve currency? A stablecoin backed by Bitcoin reserves may "open a new monetary era of the Bitcoin standard", one expert said. 12/04/2022
Taste How has the Russia-Ukraine war devastated Ecuador's banana industry? It seems like a strange question but Ecuador is the world's largest banana exporter, and the sector has been hammered by the war in Ukraine. 06/04/2022
focus South Africa calls for investment to boost economic transformation Focus travels to Johannesburg for the South Africa Investment Conference, as Africa's most industrialised and advanced economy attempts to showcase its comparative advantages and woo investment. 30/03/2022
Europe News Brussels to present circular economy plans in bid to reduce waste The aim is to limit the use of natural resources and create jobs and growth that is more sustainable. 29/03/2022
Georgia Georgians suffer fallout from Western sanctions imposed on Russia Georgians used to receiving financial assistance from relatives working in Russia as migrants are finding their remittances have been hampered. 25/03/2022
world news Glass production is the latest industry impacted by the war in Ukraine Supply chain bottlenecks and the cost of energy are causing problems for Europe’s glass suppliers. 20/03/2022
Culture news World Happiness Report finds light amid war and disease Helping strangers, volunteering, and donations in 2021 were strongly up in every part of the world, reaching levels almost 25% above their pre-pandemic prevalence. 18/03/2022
Europe Decoded Russia claims it has made first debt payment and avoided a default There were fears that Moscow would default on its bond payments after having its assets frozen due to the invasion of Ukraine. 17/03/2022
Money COVID sees men’s suits fall out of fashion as indicator of inflation Suits are out, sports bras are in as the UK's national statistics office announces changes to the basket of goods it uses to track consumer price inflation. 14/03/2022
real economy Helping in a crisis: the EU's emergency loans to neighbour countries In this episode, Real Economy travels to North Macedonia to find out about the EU's macro-financial assistance. 09/03/2022
The exchange Women in business: can tech and funding shatter the glass ceiling? The Exchange talks to the women breaking barriers, and inspiring a more diverse generation of business leaders. 02/03/2022
Green Opinion The new IPCC report proves ‘green capitalism’ doesn’t work The capitalist approach to ‘fixing’ climate change is failing slowly, which is a disaster, it needs to fail fast so that a new approach can replace it. 28/02/2022
European Debates Why is inflation so high in Europe & what can be done to slow it down? Soaring energy prices are one of the main driving forces behind the rise in costs across the continent. 11/02/2022
Europe News Belgian inflation rises to highest level since 1983 Wages in Belgium are automatically indexed against inflation, meaning workers pay increases at the same time. 01/02/2022
France French economy bounces back from COVID crisis growing 7% in 2021 France's GDP saw its strongest growth in 52 years, bouncing back 7% in 2021. 28/01/2022
Europe News Pressure mounts on Brussels to help reduce 'ghost flights' in Europe Airlines are currently expected to fly at least 50% of their flights or risk losing the slots used at airports to take off and land the following year. 06/01/2022
Biztech news Your Christmas 2021 guide to tech gifts that help the circular economy Looking to buy your loved ones some tech gifts this Christmas? Here's some ideas that support the circular economy. 16/12/2021
real economy Europe's COVID recovery: economy bounces back but risks remain Europe’s economy is on track for faster than predicted growth - but could a surge in covid cases and supply chain shortages jeopardise that recovery? In this episode, Real Economy speaks to the OECD’s chief economist, to ask if we have any reason for christmas cheer. 15/12/2021
