World

Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
Inflation bites into Americans' plans for retirement
Bloomberg Free

Inflation bites into Americans' plans for retirement

A new survey has found that 55% of people feel they haven’t saved enough, and the rising cost of living is preventing them from doing so.

Bloomberg 30 Oct 2022
World's biggest source of clean energy is evaporating fast
Bloomberg Free

World's biggest source of clean energy is evaporating fast

From California to Germany and China, climate change-fuelled heatwaves and droughts have shrunk rivers that feed giant hydropower plants.

Bloomberg 30 Oct 2022
Kevin Rudd on Xi Jin Ping: China's profound changes
Opinion

The Economist: Kevin Rudd on Xi Jin Ping: China's profound changes

Xi Jinping is China’s most audacious leader for decades, smashing economic and political precedents set by his predecessors, says Australia’s former prime minister.

The Economist 28 Oct 2022
Rishi Sunak’s first job? Clearing up his own mess

Rishi Sunak’s first job? Clearing up his own mess

The new UK prime minister is a clever man, with a penchant for bad ideas and little political experience, writes The Economist’s Bagehot columnist.

The Economist 27 Oct 2022