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Pound on a high as over 20% of the UK gets vaccinated
Balance of Payments

Pound on a high as over 20% of the UK gets vaccinated

February 16, 2021 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Pound on a high as over 20% of the UK gets vaccinated

With over 15 million people having now received their first of two Covid-19 jabs, there appears to be a rising sense of optimism in the UK economy. This has resulted in the pound hitting its […]

South Korea’s economy is outperforming all other OECD members. Here’s why.
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South Korea’s economy is outperforming all other OECD members. Here’s why.

August 28, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on South Korea’s economy is outperforming all other OECD members. Here’s why.

According to the latest research on the economic impact of Covid-19, the OECD has announced that the South Korean economy is likely to “only” shrink by -0.8% this year.  Whilst all negative GDP growth is […]

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UK hit the hardest amongst the world’s largest economies

August 14, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on UK hit the hardest amongst the world’s largest economies

The results are out for the economic impact that Covid-19 has had on the world’s major economies in the first six months of the year… and unsurprisingly, they are showing unprecedented levels of global economic […]

The global economic impact of Covid-19
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IMF announces that the economic woes of 2020 are likely to be even worse than expected!

June 30, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on IMF announces that the economic woes of 2020 are likely to be even worse than expected!

As Covid-19 shows no sign of abating, the damage it has caused to the global economy continues to grow. As a result, the IMF is now predicting a global economic contraction of almost 5% this […]

Australia in recession
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An economy down under: Australia facing the prospect of a deep recession

June 5, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on An economy down under: Australia facing the prospect of a deep recession

Josh Frydenberg, the Australian Treasurer, announced on Wednesday that the economy is likely to have shrunk by as much as 9% from April to June. This further decline in size, following a 0.3% contraction in […]

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Indian economy to shrink for the first time in forty years

May 25, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Indian economy to shrink for the first time in forty years

Whilst India was initially praised for their response to the Covid-19 crisis by organising a mass lockdown that effectively took 1.3 billion people off the streets, the subsequent effect on their economy will be severe. […]

an image to show the extent of the global corona-crisis: world economy set to shrink by 3% in 2020
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The extent of the global corona-crisis: world economy set to shrink by 3% in 2020

April 15, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on The extent of the global corona-crisis: world economy set to shrink by 3% in 2020

According to the IMF, the world economy is predicted to experience negative economic growth of -3% this year. This projection comes after the IMF released their latest world economic outlook report  a survey which is usually […]

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Coronavirus plunges the French economy into recession

April 12, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Coronavirus plunges the French economy into recession

The economic fallout from the spread of the deadly coronavirus around the world has been unprecedented. In this age of globalisation and economic interdependence, no economy is able to escape the consequences as demand dries […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

Is Argentina the best place to buy a house this year?

February 9, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Is Argentina the best place to buy a house this year?

For the last two years, a dark cloud has been over Argentina as they contend with a serious economic crisis. The South American Country, and third largest economy on the continent, has been in a […]

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Philippines Introduces Rice Import Quota to Balance Farmer Protection and Food Security

November 10, 2025 Comments Off on Philippines Introduces Rice Import Quota to Balance Farmer Protection and Food Security

The Philippines has announced that it will reopen rice imports in January 2026, allowing 300,000 tonnes of rice to enter the country after several months of import restrictions. The move comes as local rice stocks […]

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Kenya and the US look set to sign a free-trade deal despite Trump’s attacks on global trade

February 7, 2020 Comments Off on Kenya and the US look set to sign a free-trade deal despite Trump’s attacks on global trade

Under President Trump, the US stance towards global trade has become increasingly protectionist, with billions of dollars of tariffs placed on goods from countries all over the world, engagement in a devastating trade war with […]

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UK government to step in and pay people’s wages

March 21, 2020 Comments Off on UK government to step in and pay people’s wages

In yet another unbelievable day of economic policy in action, the chancellor of the exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced yesterday the latest measures to protect people’s income, keep businesses alive, and encourage spending in the economy.  […]

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VAT to be tripled in Saudi Arabia to 15%

May 11, 2020 Comments Off on VAT to be tripled in Saudi Arabia to 15%

Saudi Arabia, the second largest oil producing nation in the world, has for the last few years been trying desperately to diversify its economy and reduce their dependence on the export of oil. Despite being […]

Economic News

China makes pledge to be ‘carbon neutral’ by 2060

October 20, 2020 Comments Off on China makes pledge to be ‘carbon neutral’ by 2060

In what some commentators are calling a bold and audacious pledge, President Xi announced to the UN that China will be carbon neutral by the year 2060. That gives the world’s second largest economy, and […]

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Consumer and Business Behaviour

Shein’s IPO Adventure: Navigating the Waters of Global Finance and Regulation

February 5, 2024 Comments Off on Shein’s IPO Adventure: Navigating the Waters of Global Finance and Regulation

In a recent move that’s caught the eyes of many, China has placed Shein, the global online retail giant, under the microscope as it prepares for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This scrutiny isn’t just […]

Basic Economic Concepts

Apple Faces Criticism Over New Ad Campaign

May 10, 2024 Comments Off on Apple Faces Criticism Over New Ad Campaign

Apple’s latest advertising campaign, intended to highlight the creative potential compacted into its new iPad, has inadvertently ignited a storm of controversy. The ad visually represents creativity being compressed by destroying various objects, including musical […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

The Billionaire who is giving away his Billions – Patagonia founder giving company away to fight climate change

September 23, 2022 Comments Off on The Billionaire who is giving away his Billions – Patagonia founder giving company away to fight climate change

Yvon Chouinard, the billionaire founder of the outdoor clothing brand Patagonia has announced his intention to give away ownership of his company to a trust and non-profit organisation. The new ownership structure will ensure that […]

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Rising Fuel Prices Create a ‘K-Shaped Economy’ in the United States

May 12, 2026 Comments Off on Rising Fuel Prices Create a ‘K-Shaped Economy’ in the United States

As petrol prices continue to rise in the United States, not all consumers are feeling the impact equally. New research from the Federal Reserve of New York shows that lower-income households are cutting back sharply […]

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Luxembourg Cuts Upfront Costs to Encourage Solar Energy and Sustainability

January 19, 2026 Comments Off on Luxembourg Cuts Upfront Costs to Encourage Solar Energy and Sustainability

Luxembourg has introduced a new solar subsidy scheme designed to accelerate the transition to renewable energy by reducing the upfront costs faced by households. Under the new pre-financing system, which came into force on January […]

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BP’s Brazil Oil Find Tests the Trade-Offs Between Growth and Sustainability

August 13, 2025 Comments Off on BP’s Brazil Oil Find Tests the Trade-Offs Between Growth and Sustainability

BP has announced its largest oil and gas discovery in a quarter of a century, this time in deep waters off Brazil. The “Bumerangue” field could become a major new production hub and marks BP’s […]

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Germany Brings Back EV Subsidies to Boost Electric Car Sales

May 20, 2026 Comments Off on Germany Brings Back EV Subsidies to Boost Electric Car Sales

Germany is preparing to reintroduce major subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) in an attempt to boost both green transport and the country’s struggling car industry. Under the new plan, households could receive between €1,500 and […]

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South Korea’s ‘Youth New Deal’: Can Government Intervention Fix Youth Unemployment?

May 5, 2026 Comments Off on South Korea’s ‘Youth New Deal’: Can Government Intervention Fix Youth Unemployment?

South Korea has launched a major new policy, the “Youth New Deal,” aimed at tackling rising youth unemployment. Despite overall employment increasing, the proportion of young people (aged 15–29) in work has fallen to 43.5%, […]

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Luxembourg Cuts Upfront Costs to Encourage Solar Energy and Sustainability

January 19, 2026 Comments Off on Luxembourg Cuts Upfront Costs to Encourage Solar Energy and Sustainability

Luxembourg has introduced a new solar subsidy scheme designed to accelerate the transition to renewable energy by reducing the upfront costs faced by households. Under the new pre-financing system, which came into force on January […]

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