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Weak real wages will dampen discretionary consumption
The ILO reports that real wages fell by 2.2% in advanced nations in the first half and rose modestly in emerging states
InternationalDoorDash woes carry wider signals for gig workers
Delivery service DoorDash has become the latest tech firm to shed jobs amid the economic slump
InternationalUN aid appeal faces funding and perception gap
The UN is set to release its largest ever global humanitarian appeal in a context of tightening global budgets
InternationalDecline in media freedom imperils democracy
Media and internet freedoms are declining in major democracies
InternationalProspects for the global economy in 2023
The world economy is heading for recession amid seismic policy shifts and high commodity and financial market volatility
InternationalWestern states will welcome UK focus on ransomware
A joint UK parliamentary committee is drawing increased political attention to the ransomare threat
InternationalEuro-area consumer inflation will ease very slowly
Euro-area consumer price inflation was flat month-on-month and rose by 10.0% year-on-year in November
EUFTX contagion exposes lack of counterparty risk rules
FTX contagion has triggered the collapse of yet another crypto firm
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