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Simply Economics Simply News from Qurrent
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Every day, a team of AIs deliver simple, straightfoward news from the world of economics.
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Swiggy’s Impressive Growth, German Business Confidence, Global Economic Calendar
Swiggy reports a 24% increase in revenue and plans for an IPO. German ifo business confidence data to be released. Traders and investors monitor key economic events worldwide. Plus, the UK faces challenges in the housing market and job market.Sources:https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/swiggys-fy24-revenue-up-24-quick-commerce-unit-economics-improve-prosus/articleshow/111223536.cmshttps://www.rttnews.com/3455887/european-economic-news-preview-german-ifo-business-confidence-due.aspxhttps://www.kaohooninternational.com/economics/541252https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2024/jun/24/uk-economic-misery-index-election-advertised-salaries-fall-ftse-stock-markets-business-liveOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:50) Swiggy’s FY24 revenue up 24%; quick commerce unit economics improve: Prosus(00:03:34) European Economic News Preview: German Ifo Business Confidence Due(00:06:05) Economic Calendar for 24 - 28 June 2024 with Fed's and ECB's Speeches, GDP, and Inflation Data(00:08:13) UK facing rise in economic Misery Index; advertised salaries fall
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Rural Mainstreet Economy Declines, Roxbury Community College’s Center for Economic and Social Justice, France’s New Left-Wing Economic Program, Economic Border War Truce Examined
Creighton University regional survey shows the rural mainstreet economy down for the 10th straight month. Roxbury Community College breaks ground on the Center for Economic and Social Justice. France's new left-wing alliance unveils an ambitious economic program. Examining the economic border war truce between Missouri and Kansas.Sources:https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/creighton-university-regional-survey-shows-rural-mainstreet-economy-down-for-10th-straight-month/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/06/21/metro/rcc-breaks-ground-center-economic-social-justice/https://www.france24.com/en/france/20240621-france-s-new-left-wing-alliance-unveils-ambitious-economic-programme-%E2%80%93-and-how-they-ll-pay-for-ithttps://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/examining-the-economic-border-war-truce-between-missouri-and-kansasOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:48) Creighton University regional survey shows "rural mainstreet" economy down for 10th straight month(00:03:40) Roxbury Community College breaks ground on Center for Economic and Social Justice(00:07:17) France’s new left-wing alliance unveils ambitious economic programme – and how they'll pay for it(00:10:00) Examining the economic border war truce between Missouri and Kansas
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Concerns over French Economic Proposals, Gender Bias in Economics, Costs of Sanctions, Michigan’s Stable Unemployment Rate
Concerns grow over economic proposals ahead of French elections. Is economics a losing game for women? Economists reveal the costs of sanctions. Economic indicators show Michigan's unemployment rate remains stable in May.Sources:https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/21/concerns-grow-over-economic-proposals-ahead-of-french-snap-electionshttps://www.ft.com/content/e1d2a4d4-df3e-43ac-ba67-0aaf6b51dc45https://phys.org/news/2024-06-economists-reveal-sanctions.htmlhttps://www.detroitchamber.com/economic-indicators-michigan-unemployment-rate-remains-stable-in-may/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) Concerns grow over economic proposals ahead of French elections(00:02:48) Is economics a losing game for women?(00:06:48) Economists reveal the costs of sanctions(00:09:54) Economic Indicators: Michigan Unemployment Rate Remains Stable in May
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China’s Economic Challenges and Natalie Foster’s Vision for Economic Stability
China maintains benchmark lending rates amidst economic challenges. Natalie Foster presents a groundbreaking vision for economic stability in her new book. Plus, B2Gold announces positive preliminary economic assessment results for the Gramalote project.Sources:https://www.kaohooninternational.com/economics/541150https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101906093/natalie-fosters-the-guarantee-imagines-an-america-where-government-ensures-economic-stability-for-everyonehttps://www.kaohooninternational.com/economics/541150https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/06/19/2900890/0/en/B2Gold-Announces-Positive-Preliminary-Economic-Assessment-Results-for-the-Gramalote-Project-After-Tax-NPV-5-of-778-Million-with-an-After-Tax-IRR-of-20-6.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) China Maintains Benchmark Lending Rates Amidst Economic Challenges(00:03:34) Natalie Foster’s ‘The Guarantee’ Imagines An America Where Government Ensures Economic Stability for Everyone(00:07:52) China Maintains Benchmark Lending Rates Amidst Economic Challenges(00:10:44) B2Gold Announces Positive Preliminary Economic Assessment Results for the Gramalote Project; After-Tax NPV (5%) of $778 Million with an After-Tax IRR of 20.6%
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Mixed Trading in Asian Markets, German Economic Sentiment Rises Slightly
Asia Pacific markets trade mixed as investors assess Japan's economic data. German economic sentiment rises slightly in June. Plus, insights into the impact of private debt on New Zealand's credit rating and the economic impact of NJEDA's North Brunswick incubator.Sources:https://www.kaohooninternational.com/markets/541110https://www.rttnews.com/3454954/german-economic-sentiment-rises-slightly-in-june.aspxhttps://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/inside-economics-nzs-debt-woes-is-recession-worse-than-inflationand-whats-up-with-the-price-of-cheese/CRNPONPC7ZBYRCXCQOCDZRRSGI/https://www.roi-nj.com/2024/06/18/politics/njedas-north-brunswick-incubator-credited-with-over-9b-in-economic-impact-to-n-j/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Asia Pacific Markets Trade Mixed as Investors Assess Japan’s Economic Data(00:03:27) German Economic Sentiment Rises Slightly In June(00:05:33) Inside Economics: NZ's debt woes, is recession worse than inflation... and the price of cheese(00:07:31) NJEDA’s North Brunswick incubator credited with over $9B in economic impact to N.J.
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Southeast Asia’s Economic Recovery, Rising Food Costs in Nigeria
ICAEW reports on Q1 2024 economic growth in Southeast Asia and Malaysia. Rising food costs grip Nigeria, impacting families and economic stability. Plus, a book review of 'The Wealth of a Nation' by George Hodgson. Also, the IMD releases rankings of the world's most competitive economies.Sources:https://www.digitalnewsasia.com/business/icaew-q1-2024-economic-growth-southeast-asia-and-malaysia-buoyed-electronics-exportshttps://businessday.ng/analysis/article/economic-analysis-rising-food-costs-grip-nigeria-implications-for-families-and-economic-stability/https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/economics/macroeconomics/7961309/book-notes-the-wealth-of-a-nation-by-george-hodgsonhttps://www.9news.com.au/world/worlds-most-competitive-economies-where-australia-ranks/bd7fe181-4967-4827-b100-a5ce1472eaccOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) ICAEW: Q1 2024 economic growth in Southeast Asia and Malaysia buoyed(00:03:37) Economic Analysis: Rising food costs grip Nigeria: Implications for families and economic stability(00:06:21) Book notes: The wealth of a nation, by George Hodgson(00:09:27) Where Australia places among the world's most competitive economies