The United Arab Emirates for decades advertised itself as a haven for business in the Middle East. Source: clickondetroit.com

Russia is facing a labor shortage so severe it’s likely to be a drag on the economy for years, as an aging population and the war in Ukraine shrink the available workforce. Source: bloomberg.com

Japan’s economy grew much faster than expected at the start of the year, supporting the case for further Bank of Japan interest-rate hikes, though the outlook remains highly uncertain due to the Middle East conflict. Source: bloomberg.com

Japan’s economy grew an annualised ‌2.1% in the first quarter, data showed on Tuesday, a sign it was on a solid recovery path before the energy shock caused by the Middle East ​conflict muddled the outlook. Source: reuters.com

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Democratic candidates for DC mayor discuss improving the city’s economy. Source: fox5dc.com