HSBC’s new CEO has only spring cleaned his supertanker
The UK-based global bank’s new structure looks logical, but raises questions about its future direction
The UK-based global bank’s new structure looks logical, but raises questions about its future direction
Trump campaigning in Pennsylvania in October 2024. Connor Brady Photography/ShutterstockDonald Trump loves tariffs. Making things more expensive if they come from foreign countries is at the heart of his bid for a second term in the White House.
Technique to shift risk to investors may have ‘system-wide’ impact, fund warns
The International Monetary Fund said protectionism and new trade wars could weigh on growth.
Hillside streets can quickly become muddy rivers during hurricane rains in the islands. Estailove St-Val/AFP via Getty ImagesLong before colonialism brought slavery to the Caribbean, the native islanders saw hurricanes and storms as part of the normal cycle of life.
Greece's travel balance recorded a surplus of 4.02 billion euros in August, compared to 3.76 billion euros in July, according to data released by the Bank of Greece (BoG) on Tuesday.
Long term, the trends remain in insurers’ favour but there are volatile times ahead
Nature loss should be treated with the same urgency as climate change. NOBUHIRO ASADA/ShutterstockMore than half of the world’s total GDP is at least moderately dependent on nature. Yet arguably, there is no economy (or life) without nature.
PASOK has emerged stronger in polls conducted since last week’s leadership election, while rival SYRIZA slides further. The public mood remains sombre and a survey on poverty reveals widespread disillusionment in the political system’s capacity to address the problem.
YouTube is restricting teenagers’ exposure to fitness and weight-related videos to protect their wellbeing. This means that the platform’s algorithm will no longer make repeated recommendations of content that focuses on achieving specific fitness levels or body weights, or extols particular physical features.