Positive news in bond markets contrasts with rising youth unemployment and competitive savings rates, painting a complex economic picture. Skillsoft's future remains uncertain. Read more...

A brief overview of recent business news from The Economist's "The World This Week" section, covering updates from early to mid-September 2023. Read more...

Hong Kong retail sales continue to decline, while Drax Group reports record profits amid subsidy controversy. Political uncertainty also impacts the labor market. Read more...

A pedophile surgeon's crimes were allegedly known but ignored for years. Plus, new plans to help the long-term unemployed and a fighter jet incident in Korea. Read more...

New data shows a surge in youth unemployment, while stories emerge of entrepreneurs finding success through bootstrapping and overcoming personal hardship. Read more...

Bitcoin faces a slump, Disney and Max challenge Netflix's dominance, and Pentagon Marines are irked by uniform changes. Plus, stagflation fears resurface. Read more...

A look at the contrasting political trends in Europe, from Spain's progressive policies and economic growth to Germany's far-right resurgence and debates over gender equality. Read more...

Austria's wine production sees a downturn, Prešov hikes accommodation taxes, and a logistics park near Košice remains a plan on paper. Plus, unemployment hits a new low. Read more...

Barclays deals with IT outage compensations and its former CEO, Jes Staley, fights a ban related to Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, job opportunities in Manila and insider trading news. Read more...

Kazakhstan and South Korea are partnering on a gas plant project. Meanwhile, a significant number of South Korean PhD graduates, particularly young scholars, are facing unemployment. Read more...

The UK faces a double whammy: manufacturing job losses at their fastest pace since 2020 and a youth unemployment crisis with nearly 1 million young people out of work or education. Is the economy heading for a downturn? Read more...

The UK is grappling with multiple scandals, including concerns over the HS2 project, rising crime in unemployment hotspots, and allegations against undercover police officers in the 'Spy Cops' scandal. Read more...

Brazil faces challenges dismantling its first uranium plant while consumer confidence hits an eight-month low, reflecting economic anxieties despite increased supermarket spending. Read more...

A look at the UK's struggling youth employment and Citigroup's unbelievable $81 trillion transaction error, highlighting key business and financial news. Read more...

China sets ambitious economic targets for 2025, including 5% growth, 12 million new urban jobs, and a 7.2% increase in its defense budget, while facing global economic headwinds. Read more...

This article covers a tragic shooting in London, a political clash within Reform UK, a disturbing rape case, Gen Z's view on social media, and planned welfare cuts. Read more...

This article covers diverse political topics, from laid-off federal workers facing family disapproval to a senator's plea for calm amidst racial tensions and a forest fire near Spišská Teplica. Read more...

Carnival celebrations fueled a 13% rise in retail sales, according to Itaú Unibanco, while government job cuts soared to pandemic-era highs. Food prices also saw a significant increase. Read more...

This week's business news reveals a complex landscape: a solid jobs report clouded by rising household unemployment, recession risks alongside areas of economic strength, and significant stock movements for companies like The Gap and Lifeward Ltd. Read more...

Tariffs are impacting various sectors, from oil prices and avocado availability to the job market for federal workers. This article explores these diverse effects. Read more...