Is Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 possible?
The Financial Sector Conference 2023, hosting 3,000 visitors and 60 plus speakers, focused heavily on Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, with talks of SVB's collapse and women inclusion in the workforce highly present.
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Yellen tries to assuage investor fears as bank stocks slide
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sought to reassure jittery investors that American bank deposits were safe and promised policymakers had more firepower to battle any crisis even as bank stocks resumed their slide on Thursday.
UK Workers remain divided over Hunt's Spring Budget announcements, new survey shows
A recent survey reveals that the UK workforce is divided over Jeremy Hunt's Budget announcements, with the CEO of CV-Library stating that "personal finances remain the key driver for the overwhelming majority".
Energy bill support pushes UK budget deficit to February record
Britain's government borrowed more than expected in February, official data showed on Tuesday, but finance minister Jeremy Hunt may still hope that falling energy costs and inflation will offer leeway later this year for a pre-election tax cut.
Google begins opening access to its ChatGPT competitor Bard
Alphabet Inc's Google on Tuesday began the public release of its chatbot Bard, seeking users and feedback to gain ground on Microsoft Corp in a fast-moving race on artificial intelligence technology.
Uncertainty reigns as Fed considers interest rate hike
Traders and economists remain split on whether the Federal Reserve will raise its benchmark policy rate on Wednesday.
Pakistan in Economic Purgatory: The Way Out Depends on Human Development
Although it is in the headlines for political turmoil, Pakistan is facing its worst-ever financial crisis. Even officials have uttered the taboo word: Default?
Global central banks open daily dollar taps to help banks
Top central banks, faced with the risk of a fast-moving loss of confidence in the stability of the financial system, moved on Sunday to bolster the flow of cash around the world.
UK govt, health unions agree pay deal in bid to end strikes
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hailed the agreement as "affordable for the taxpayer" and allowing his government "to deliver on my promise to halve inflation".
EU to unveil green tech plans to take on US, China
The EU will reveal hotly debated proposals on Thursday to boost spending on clean tech, possibly overcoming internal divisions to include nuclear energy in the mix, to confront growing industrial competition from the United States and China.
Hundreds of thousands of workers strike in latest UK industrial action
From nurses to lawyers, staff hit by a cost-of-living crisis have been striking across the economy.
UK unveils cost-of-living budget as mass strikes hit nation
Britain on Wednesday unveils a new cost-of-living budget, including more help on soaring energy bills, but the government is set to stand firm on rising public sector pay demands as the country endures a fresh wave of strikes.
Hunt, hemmed in by debt, set to focus on growth in UK budget
British finance minister Jeremy Hunt will announce on Wednesday how he will try to speed up the world's sixth-biggest economy after the shocks of Brexit, a heavy COVID-19 hit and double-digit inflation have left it lagging behind its peers.
Bank of England and HM Treasury considers 'digital pound'
Declining cash usage fuels current Bank of England and HM Treasury consultation on a new 'digital pound' before the end of this decade.
British tech sector 'at serious risk' after SVB collapse: govt
The California-based SVB bank, which was closed by US authorities on Friday, manages the money of some of the UK's most promising businesses.
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Britain's junior doctors prepare to strike over pay, burnout
Fed up with a government he says doesn't care, Poh Wang plans to go on strike with tens of thousands of other British junior doctors next week, saying he is overworked, underpaid and burdened with a student loan he cannot imagine paying off.
UK economic rebound eases recession fear before budget
The UK economy has returned to growth, data showed Friday, easing fears of an inflation-induced recession as the government readies next week's budget against the backdrop of a cost-of-living crisis.
Britain's Hunt to keep tight budget with eye on 2024 election
British finance minister Jeremy Hunt looks set to keep his grip on public finances in next week's budget, holding off on any big tax cuts or spending increases until the next election comes closer into view.
Taliban now forcing women to return to abusive ex-husbands: Report
Women are being systematically targeted by the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
British firefighters accept new pay deal, averting strikes
British firefighters have voted to accept an improved pay offer from fire service employers, their trade union said on Monday, averting the possibility of more disruptive strike action in a critical public service.
Shell, Chevron and Petrobras weigh Guyana oil auction bids -sources
Guyana's coming auction of offshore oil exploration blocks has lured at least 10 companies including Shell, Petrobras and Chevron, to consider the decade's hottest oil region, people close to the matter said.
France faces massive strikes over pension reform
France faces massive strikes over pension reform.
Interest rate rose but so did the demand for steel as the British pound fell against the dollar
S&P 500 sheds 2%, FTSE 100 is expected to open lower, while the UK has seen the British pound fall against the dollar as the government negotiates with the striking public sector.
UK's Hunt has extra 30 billion pounds to play with in March budget, IFS says
British finance minister Jeremy Hunt may have a 30 billion-pound ($36 billion) windfall at next month's budget, but this will be too short-lived to fund permanent tax cuts or public-sector pay rises, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said on Tuesday.
Baidu's launch of new AI product Ernie Bot raises questions about cybersecurity
SANS Institute's David Hoelzer addresses his concerns with AI chatbots as the tech world continues to be filled with more artificial intelligence tools.
Prioritising sustainability is crucial for start-ups, new report finds
A report found a significant disconnect between senior retail leaders and consumers exists when it comes to sustainability.
Work Foundation Director suggests UK economy reforms to make UK employment more inclusive
Ben Harrison suggests long-term investments and reforms for the UK's employment services, as the nation's economic challenges continue to haunt employers and employees alike.
Nurses in England pause strikes to enter pay talks with government
Nurses in England will pause planned strike action to enter "intensive talks" with the British government on pay and conditions, both sides said on Tuesday, in the first sign of a break in a long-running dispute.