Global Pension Systems Ill-Prepared to Deal with Demographic Changes

Life expectancy has declined in many countries due to COVID-19 pandemic, but pensions systems across the world has remained ill-prepared to deal with demographic changes as the ageing of societies continues to accelerate, according to a new report from Allianz.
Exclusive: First Quantum warns employees that Panama mine may close if dispute is not settled

First Quantum Minerals Ltd has warned employees it may have to shutter operations in Panama if the government does not allow its copper exports to resume by next week, according to a memo sent to staff and seen by Reuters.
Swedish inflation runs red hot in December, raising pressure on Riksbank

Swedish consumer prices rose more than expected in December, hitting double digits and a fresh 30-year high in an outcome that raises pressure on the central bank to keep cranking up interest rates after four hikes last year.
Dollar hits four-week peak on resilient U.S. jobs market

The dollar held near an almost one-month high on Friday, after U.S. economic data highlighted a still-tight labour market that could keep the Federal Reserve on its aggressive rate hike path.
Exclusive: Grab to cut more costs amid economic chill

Grab Holdings Southeast Asia’s biggest ride-hailing and food delivery firm, is cutting more costs to cope with an uncertain economic backdrop, the Singapore-based company’s CEO told staff in a memo.
China’s trade suffers worst slump in 2-1/2 yrs as COVID woes, feeble demand take toll

China’s exports and imports shrank at their steepest pace in at least 2-1/2 years in November, as feeble global and domestic demand, COVID-led production disruptions and a property slump at home piled pressure on the world’s second-biggest economy.
WeWork to exit 40 U.S. locations to cut costs, revenue outlook disappoints

WeWork Inc said on Thursday it will exit about 40 locations across the United States and forecast current-quarter revenue below estimates as the flexible workspace provider faces high expenses and a strong U.S. dollar.
FedEx missteps fuel contractor’s crusade as pandemic delivery boom fades

Package carrier FedEx Corp (FDX.N) is facing a threat from an unusual source – one of its biggest delivery contractors.
Trending now: Netflix’s forecast as competition heats up

Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) is expected to report its slowest quarterly revenue growth in nearly eight years on Tuesday, but the focus will be on its forecast in the run-up to new seasons of popular titles including “Stranger Things” and “Ozark”.
455,000 jobs were added in March, exceeding estimates: ADP

ADP reports that private payrolls increased by 455,000 in March, exceeding estimates. According to ADP, a payroll processing firm, employers increased employment opportunities at a steady pace in March, indicating that hiring remains strong despite signs of a tightening labor market. The increase in private average wages in August was 455,000, about in line with […]