Premier of British Columbia & Economic problem
first minister, head of government for the Canadian province of British Columbia
Vaughn Palmer: David Eby makes no apologies for calling for halt to interest rate hikes
vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/vaughn-palmer-david-eby-makes-no-apologies-for-calling-for-halt-to-interest-rate-hikes
'Human impact': B.C. premier urges Bank of Canada to halt further rate hikes: B.C.'s premier called on the Bank of Canada to halt further interest rate hikes ...
financialpost.com/news/economy/b-c-premier-eby-urges-bank-of-canada-halt-rate-hikes
Bank of Canada faces political pressure to hold rates. But will it matter?: An associate professor at McGill University's Max Bell School of Public Policy says ...
globalnews.ca/news/9939258/bank-of-canada-interest-rate-political-pressure/
Quick Glance: Bank of Canada Keeps Interest Rate Stable at 5%
- But possibility of further interest rate hikes remains
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- Governing council remains watchful of persistent inflationary pressures and ready to adjust interest rate
- Rate hold provides much-needed relief to the real estate sector
Vaughn Palmer: Eby, Rustad took a savvy view of port strike, Falcon went corporate
vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/vaughn-palmer-eby-rustad-took-a-savvy-view-of-port-strike-falcon-went-corporate
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B.C. caps rent, boosts benefits for families as cost of living goes up : Premier John Horgan said B.C. is capping rent increases at two per cent for 2023 instead ...
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-bc-caps-rent-boosts-benefits-for-families-as-cost-of-living-goes-up/
Paid articlePaid Horgan gives $600 million in tax rebates to help curb inflationary pressures: B.C. government also caps rent increases at two per cent in 2023
vancouversun.com/news/local-news/horgan-gives-600-million-in-tax-rebates-to-help-curb-inflationary-pressures
Paid articlePaid B.C. cannabis stores close, lay off staff as job action prevents pot deliveries: BCGEU strike causes cannabis stores to run out of supply
theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-bc-cannabis-stores-close-lay-off-staff-as-job-action-prevents-pot/
Paid articlePaid Vaughn Palmer: John Horgan oversells B.C. NDP's inflation relief: Opinion: Total given for a low-income family of four isn't as cash in hand
vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/vaughn-palmer-horgan-oversells-bc-ndp-inflation-relief
Paid articlePaid B.C. looking at rebate and tax measures as relief from record inflation: Horgan told Global News the province must create a new program from scratch.
vancouversun.com/news/local-news/bc-looking-at-rebate-and-tax-measures-as-relief-from-record-inflation
Vaughn Palmer: Province drags its heels on promises of inflation relief: Opinion: Despite inflation promises dating back to April, the latest word is September ...
vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/vaughn-palmer-province-drags-its-heels-on-promises-of-inflation-relief
Les Leyne: Horgan quits on his own terms: He quit while it was still his choice, an adroit move
timescolonist.com/opinion/les-leyne-horgan-quits-on-his-own-terms-5529545
Letters to The Sun, June 25, 2022: Thank you for listening to museum concerns: Thank you, Premier Horgan, for listening to museum concerns.
vancouversun.com/opinion/letters/letters-to-the-sun-june-25-2022-thank-you-for-listening-to-museum-concerns
Premier meeting to address affordability: The council is hoping to learn from each other’s efforts to deal with affordability pressures on the public, said B.C ...
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-cost-of-living-inflation-premiers-meeting/
Coles responds to customer’s filthy rant: Coles has apologised for “letting down” shoppers after an angry customer slammed the supermarket for making shoppers ...
news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/coles-responds-to-customers-filthy-rant-about-selfserve-checkouts/news-story/6e0d352925993fc203450b0a71f8074f
China’s GDP grows 5.3% in the first quarter of 2024: China’s economy grew stronger than expected at the start of this year, partly thanks to robust factory ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/business/china-q1-gdp-growth-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: China's Economy Surprisingly Strong in Q1 2024
- China's economy experienced stronger growth than anticipated in the first quarter of this year, primarily due to the thriving high-tech manufacturing sector.
- In the initial quarter, industrial production saw a 6.1% increase compared to the previous year, driven by the flourishing high-tech industry. Notably, the manufacturing of 3D printing devices, electric vehicle charging stations, and electronic components surged by approximately 40% year-over-year.
- A recent official report highlighted a rise in China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index during the first quarter, marking the first increase in six months. Moreover, the Caixin/S&P Manufacturing PMI, a privately conducted survey, achieved its highest level in over a year as foreign demand grew.
- China's economy grew by 5.2% in 2023. Despite a significant improvement from the previous year, it still represented one of the country's weakest economic performances in more than thirty years.
Israel’s chief says it will respond to Iran’s missile strike: Israel’s military chief says that Israel will respond to Iran’s missile strike over the weekend. Lt ...
apnews.com/article/mideast-tensions-israel-iran-drone-attack-aec3627b0b19b42dcafc89a7408dc296
"Your client is a criminal defendant": N.Y. judge denies Trump team request to attend SCOTUS oral arguments
axios.com/2024/04/15/trump-new-york-criminal-trial-scotus-oral-arguments
Quick Glance: Cohen's Lawyer Responds to Trump's Alleged Violation of Gag Order
- On Saturday, Trump labeled Cohen a 'disgraced attorney' despite the gag order in his Stormy Daniels case.
- Lanny Davis, Michael Cohen's attorney, stated that it would be very challenging for a judge to silence Donald Trump with a gag order.
- Regarding Trump's harsh attack on Cohen on Saturday, Davis mentioned the difficulty in imprisoning Trump for his social media outbursts.
- Cohen is expected to be a key witness in Trump's trial, focusing on alleged hush money payments before the 2016 election, which commenced on April 15.
Iran launches unprecedented retaliatory strikes on Israel in major escalation of widening conflict
cnn.com/2024/04/13/middleeast/iran-drones-attack-israel-intl-latam/
Quick Glance: Israel Army Chief Vows Response to Iran Attack, Western Nations Call for Restraint
- Multiple Western allies caution against escalation following Iran's attack on Israel, raising fears of broader regional conflict.
- Israel's military leader pledges a response to Iran's attack, while Western countries urge Israel to avoid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
- Western nations, including the US, France, Germany, the UK, along with the United Nations and the European Union, advocate for restraint and de-escalation to prevent further conflict.
- Concerns of regional escalation loom as violence stemming from Israel's conflict in Gaza threatens to spread to other areas, prompting international calls for peace and diplomacy.
The US electric car manufacturer Tesla wants to save 14,000 jobs worldwide. Tesla boss Elon Musk announced the massive job cuts in an internal communication ... Show more www.handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/industrie/tesla-elon-musk-will-mehr-als-zehn-prozent-der-mitarbeiter-entlassen/100032544.html
Quick Glance: Tesla: Layoffs and Elon Musk's Reality Check
- Tesla is planning a major layoff to prepare for the future.
- Elon Musk's grasp on reality is questioned as Tesla performs mediocre in the automotive industry.
- Tesla experiences a decline in revenue margin compared to other automakers.
- The success of Tesla's future depends on the implementation of autonomous driving technology.
Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack: Iran's unprecedented missile and drone strike on Israel is unlikely to prompt dramatic sanctions ...
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Oil market shrugs off fears of wider war after Iranian strike on Israel: Price of Brent crude flat but experts warn of volatility in event of Israeli retaliation
ft.com/content/3bbeb6b5-b9b6-4474-a858-cc8a23c448ba
Quick Glance: Oil Prices Could Witness a 'Super Spike Well Above $100' Post Iran's Strike on Israel
- Market analysts predicted that oil prices could surge to $100 per barrel and beyond after Iran conducted an aerial attack on Israel, reigniting concerns of a regional war.
- Iran carried out an aerial attack on Israel on Saturday night, launching over 300 drones and missiles, marking the first direct military attack by Iran on the Jewish state.
- Insufficient investment renders the supply more fragile, raising the likelihood of a 'super spike well above $100' if the supply is disrupted.
- Recent months have seen oil prices rise due to trade disruptions and delays caused by maritime attacks in the Red Sea by the Houthis, who express solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Xi Jinping says China’s exports are helping ease global inflation: Chinese president warns German Chancellor Olaf Scholz against ‘rise of protectionism’
ft.com/content/7cc89622-66a7-4b1c-9b2e-138f121a4731
Kenya doctor strike: The public caught between the medics and the government: Patients have been left without access to crucial services at state hospitals for a ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68769839
UK's Cameron urges Israel not to retaliate against Iran: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urged Israel not to retaliate after Iran's drone and missile ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uks-cameron-urges-israel-not-retaliate-against-iran-2024-04-15/
Joe Biden’s approval rating on the economy is rising among US voters: FT-Michigan Ross poll finds president’s gains could be derailed by persistent fears over ...
ft.com/content/bdd37729-8225-4f52-ae88-a7edeb329bb5
With its aerial attack, Iran could break Israel’s isolation and reframe the Gaza war
timesofisrael.com/with-its-aerial-attack-iran-could-break-israels-isolation-and-reframe-the-gaza-war/
Concern for Bank of England as real earnings growth at highest rate since 2021: While the wage figures are good news for households on the face of it ...
news.sky.com/story/real-earnings-growth-at-its-highest-rate-in-nearly-two-and-a-half-years-13116319
La Grange Park and police officers ratify a new three-year contract: A three-year collective bargaining agreement has been ratified by La Grange Park and members ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/15/la-grange-park-and-police-officers-ratify-a-new-three-year-contract/
Dollar rises to 5-month high, puts heat on yen; GDP data boosts yuan
reuters.com/markets/currencies/dollar-firms-after-hot-retail-sales-yen-languishes-china-data-awaited-2024-04-16/
US and India stoke hopes of global growth in 2024 : FT-Brookings Tiger index shows ‘positive omens’ for modest pick-up compared with last year
ft.com/content/7d1199bb-8283-49c3-801e-249938bcbae8
Basic tax-free allowance: 244,000 pensioners do not have to pay taxes: The basic tax-free allowance was increased at the turn of the year to compensate for ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/wirtschaft/rentner-deutschland-steuern-grundfreibetrag-100.html
Did you know that 10 million #SocialEnterprises worldwide generate $2 trillion in annual revenue and create over 200 million jobs?
The State of Social Enterprise report ... Show more www.weforum.org/reports/guidebook-on-facilitating-climate-fdi #Alliance4SE #SocialEnterprise #SocialInnovation
What the key interest rates mean for savers: Inflation is falling - The ECB is heading towards a possible first interest rate cut. Consumers could already feel ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/wirtschaft/ezb-leitzinsen-banken-sparer-kredite-100.html
ABC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: U.S. officials confirmed Israel's announcement that Iran’s retaliatory strike has begun. abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
Doctors and nurses take to the streets in Eldoret town. Doctors vowed to continue with the strike until their demands are met.
A boy and his father are the only survivors after an Israeli strike on his home in Gaza killed all of his family members, leaving him with a serious leg injury.
Biden has a story to tell about the economy. Inflation gets in the way.: Voters repeatedly point to higher prices as a source of their unhappiness ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/13/biden-inflation-political-analysis/
Quick Glance: Biden's New Perspective on Inflation: Trump Would Be Worse
- The White House warns that inflation would worsen if Trump is re-elected as a strategy to sway voters.
- March's inflation increase surpassed expectations, undermining Biden's claim of lowering prices.
- Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions could lead to higher gas prices, a concern for the White House.
- Biden emphasizes fighting inflation as top priority while experts debate the impact of his economic stimulus packages.
California restaurant will up wages to compete with $20 fast-food pay: "Why wash dishes for $15 or $17 if I can go get $20 flipping burgers at McDonald's ...
businessinsider.com/california-fast-food-20-minimum-wage-restaurant-raise-pay-compete-2024-4
Quick Glance: California eateries adjust wages to meet competition with $20 fast-food pay
- A restaurant owner in California plans to raise wages to compete with the $20 per hour pay for fast-food workers.
- Legislation is expected to drive up wages in various sectors as they strive to attract and retain employees.
- The increased minimum wages worsen the existing challenges faced by independent restaurants in California.
- Implementing price changes, cost-cutting strategies, and reduced operating hours could be potential measures to streamline operations.
Gold is back — and it has a message for us: The precious metal’s surge may herald a whole new world
ft.com/content/bdcb7d8a-e958-4910-9d1b-a6a519812503
The Forever Stamp is forever rising in price. How does the U.S. cost compare globally?
npr.org/2024/04/12/1244273973/forever-stamp-cost-price-going-up-usps-postage
Young people’s well-being has fallen in many regions across the world.
Read more about strategies to improve youth mental health from the World Economic ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/youth-young-people-happiness/ #mentalhealth #wellbeing
Drew Carey explains why he helped striking writers pay for their meals: Drew Carey picked up a really big tab last year and does’t regret it.
cnn.com/2024/04/15/entertainment/drew-carey-wga-awards/
OpenAI bids for Japan business as it opens Tokyo office: Microsoft backed artificial intelligence startup OpenAI made a pitch for business in Japan on Monday as ...
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Israeli war cabinet divided over response to Iran attack: Disagreements surface over the timing and scale of retaliation following Iran's strike ...
trtworld.com/middle-east/israeli-war-cabinet-divided-over-response-to-iran-attack-17782767
Wall St Week Ahead Surging US energy shares reflect robust growth, inflation worries
reuters.com/markets/us/wall-st-week-ahead-surging-us-energy-shares-reflect-robust-growth-inflation-2024-04-12/
Firebombed KK Mart, McD where customer threatened just 100m apart: Cops not probing incidents as related events for now.
malaysiakini.com/news/702534
Paid articlePaid The head of the IMF offers some thoughts on the year ahead. Learn more about her predictions for 2024: www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/what-to-expect-from-inflation-in-2024-imf-s-kristalina-georgieva/ For the latest discussions from Davos on ... Show more #wef24
PHOTOS: While traders in Kampala and some other parts of the country are protesting against the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solutions (EFRIS) ... Show more #MonitorUpdates
UAE announces remote work for all govt employees due to unstable weather - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-announces-remote-work-for-all-govt-employees-due-to-unstable-weather
Why the US dollar is setting off alarm bells around the world: Suddenly, tension and uncertainty have gripped financial markets, making them highly volatile.
theage.com.au/business/markets/why-the-us-dollar-is-setting-off-alarm-bells-around-the-world-20240415-p5fjta.html
4 of this week’s top #energy stories from the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Energy and Materials.
Read more here: www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/australia-reveals-solar-sunshot-fund-plus-other-top-energy-stories/
More Malaysians seeking jobs in Singapore amid weakening ringgit, inflation: Recruiters
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/malaysians-working-jobs-ringgit-inflation-manpower-employment-4265736
World leaders urge Israel not to retaliate after Iran strike: World leaders are urging Israel not to launch a retaliatory attack on Iran, which bombarded Israel ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4594440-world-leaders-israel-iran-strike/
Multinational giants urged to front supermarket inquiry for ‘playing hardball’: Australian retailers have turned their sights on global suppliers such as Nestle ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/multinational-giants-urged-to-front-supermarket-inquiry-for-playing-hardball-20240411-p5fj6q.html
Coping with higher prices on smaller portions and chicken nuggets: The past few years have been tough financially for many of us, and it’s potentially changing ...
smh.com.au/business/the-economy/coping-with-higher-prices-on-smaller-portions-and-chicken-nuggets-20240411-p5fj5t.html
Quick Glance: iPhone sales plummet. Here's why
- Apple’s smartphone sales dropped by 10% last quarter, primarily due to a sharp decline in sales in China.
- Samsung had been the top smartphone manufacturer for 12 years, but Apple briefly took the top spot last year.
- The global smartphone market is showing signs of recovery with a 7.8% increase in smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2024.
- Despite expectations for Apple and Samsung to maintain their market dominance, the rise of Huawei and other Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi and OPPO/OnePlus may continue.
What is Israel's air defense system and how did it intercept Iran's drone and missile strike?
pbs.org/newshour/world/what-is-israels-air-defense-system-and-can-it-intercept-irans-drone-and-missile-strike
The US does not want to see the conflict in the Middle East spiral into regional war after the drone and missile barrage launched last night by Iran against ... Show more
The New Magic Number for Retirement Is $1.46 Million. Here’s What It Tells Us.: There is no single formula for how much you need to save in your 401(k).
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UPDATE: The EFRIS system, which stands for Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution, is still a point of contention ... Show more #VisionUpdates #EFRIS #URA
China’s Big Data Release to Show If Economy Rebounded
bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2024-04-16/china-quarterly-gdp-key-data
Democratic appetite grows for conditions on weapons to Israel : A growing number of Democrats are expressing interest in conditioning weapons to Israel ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4591358-democratic-appetite-grows-for-conditions-on-weapons-to-israel/
Social Security's COLA estimate rises. But seniors could struggle as inflation heats up.
usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2024/04/10/2025-cola-estimate-higher-inflation-social-security/73272852007/
Ghana fails to reach debt deal with bondholders: Ghana has failed to strike a deal with a group of international bondholders to restructure $13 billion of debt ...
reuters.com/markets/ghana-fails-reach-debt-deal-with-bondholders-2024-04-15/
Quick Glance: Ghana Fails to Reach Debt Agreement with Bondholders
- Ghana was unable to reach an agreement with a group of international bondholders to restructure $13 billion in debt. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the bondholder group rejected parts of the proposed plan.
- The IMF argued that the agreement was not aligned with a debt analysis that determines a country's capacity for debt. The bondholder group, among other things, declined the option to maintain the original value of the bond with a longer term and lower interest rate.
- In December 2022, Ghana, the world's second-largest cocoa producer, defaulted on a majority of its $30 billion external debt, following a surge in debt costs and inflation as it was cut off from international markets.
- The failure of the debt agreement represents a setback for Ghana's efforts to recover from default and economic crisis.
Israel prepares air force to hit Iran 'clearly and forcefully' in response to missile barrage: report
nypost.com/2024/04/15/world-news/israel-prepares-air-force-to-hit-iran-clearly-and-forcefully-report/
Public transport strike in NRW: Next hammer hits the Ruhr area again! The wave continues HERE
derwesten.de/region/oepnv-streik-nrw-ruhrgebiet-essen-gelsenkirchen-id300922325.html
Morning Bid: De-risking, seeking safety as Middle East tensions rise: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
reuters.com/markets/global-markets-view-asia-graphic-pix-2024-04-14/
ABC NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: U.S. officials confirmed Israel's announcement that Iran’s retaliatory strike has begun. abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
“He gives the people what they want!” 👏 What a strike for Messi in Inter Miami’s win over Sporting KC! 🙌
CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman was speaking at Davos. Find out more here: www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/davos-2024-sam-altman-on-the-future-of-ai/ OpenAI
Iran launches unprecedented retaliatory strikes on Israel in major escalation of widening conflict
cnn.com/2024/04/13/middleeast/iran-drones-attack-israel-intl-latam/
Iran strike caused slight damage to IDF military base – military spokesman: * * *
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/iran-strike-caused-slight-damage-to-idf-military-base-military-spokesman/
Israel's air-defense system faces a big test with Iranian drone strike: Israel has deployed a multilayered air-defense system. It faces a big test with Iranian ...
apnews.com/article/israel-iran-missile-defense-iron-dome-arrow-bbf6330918da036f2e000360556a81f6
Did your car insurance rate go up a lot even though you don’t drive much?: Drivers nationwide are facing the biggest car insurance rate increases since 1976.
cnn.com/2024/04/12/business/car-insurance-rate-go-up/
Iran launches aerial attack on Israel escalating regional conflict; top military force says attack was retaliation to an Israeli strike that killed several ... Show more
How the world’s fastest-growing plant is curbing deforestation in Uganda. Do you want to invest in start-ups like Divine Bamboo? Sign up to the Investor ... Show more uplink.weforum.org/uplink/s/uplink-issue/a002o0000134WcTAAU/trillion-trees-india-challenge 1t.org #TrillionTrees #SDG15
The rich world faces a brutal spending crunch: Countries including America, Britain and France are up against remorseless fiscal logic
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/09/the-rich-world-faces-a-brutal-spending-crunch
Five things to know as the tax deadline looms: April 15th, the deadline to file your income taxes, is just around the corner. Filings so far this year are on ...
npr.org/2024/04/11/1242535266/taxes-irs-filing-money
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