In just eight weeks, much of the global economy has been knocked sideways. America has mostly been spared from the tumult. Source: nytimes.com

Critical week for global economy as banks expected to issue warnings over conflict driving up prices Source: theguardian.com

Electric vehicle sales are surging in many markets as conflict drives up the cost of running petrol and diesel vehicles. Source: aljazeera.com

The conflict in the Middle East dimmed income expectations and hopes for a tentative economic rebound this year amid surging energy prices. Source: wsj.com

Readers discuss Southeast Asia’s role in the artificial intelligence economy, and patients’ access to Chinese medicine in public hospitals and elderly homes. Source: scmp.com

Former Bank of England Chief Economist Andy Haldane joins Merryn Somerset Webb to unpack why the UK may feel poorer, more fragile and seemingly out of options — despite sitting on untapped wealth and world-class innovation. From tough fiscal trade-offs and rising taxes to the surprising strength of private balance sheets, he argues the UK’s […]