Hiring intentions and business confidence saw declines across both the services and manufacturing sectors in July with economic growth set to slow. BDO’s Employment Index fell for the first time in six months as businesses reduced vacancies whilst battling higher ...
UK house prices have fallen for the fourth month in a row as the market showed resilience despite higher borrowing costs. The average house price dipped 0.3 per cent month-on-month in July to £285,044, figures from the mortgage lender Halifax ...
BRUSSELS/LONDON — A major increase in solar power generation in southern Europe played a leading role in averting energy shortages during the heatwaves of recent weeks when temperatures broke records and drove unprecedented demand for air conditioning. Solar power is ...
A GLOBAL FAILURE to curb carbon emissions will lead to rising debt-servicing costs for 59 nations within the next decade, according to a study that simulated the economic impact of climate change on current sovereign credit ratings. Among them, China, ...
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s economic growth in the second quarter (Q2) accelerated unexpectedly to its highest rate in three quarters, shored up by strong household and government spending, and despite its exports weakening amid falling commodity prices. However, some economists still ...
Pope Francis said on Sunday that the Catholic Church is open to everyone, including the gay community, and that it has a duty to accompany them on a personal path of spirituality but within the framework of its rules. Francis, ...
SOURCE: THE CONVERSATION Earth has just experienced its hottest month since records began and Australia is now gearing up for an El Niño-fuelled summer. Extreme heat isn’t just challenging for humans – it brings suffering to our beloved pets, too. Research ...
BEIJING — China’s direct economic losses from natural disasters surged to 41.18 billion yuan ($5.74 billion) in July, more than in January to June combined, driven by severe weather as two powerful typhoons hit the country in one month. The ...
And just like that, the tech stocks are now in full distribution mode. The bull market in stocks took a snooze to start the dog days of August, but that may be about to change, as a price trend transition ...
David Gordon take a critical look at Markus Gabriel’s Moral Progress in Dark Times, and although he finds parts that are disturbing, he also discovers important areas of agreement. Original Article: “Outside the Universe?” ...