More investors turning sour on emerging markets – HSBC survey
More than one in four investors feel ‘bearish’ about emerging markets, an HSBC survey showed on Wednesday, as slowing economic growth and the spectre of tighter monetary policy in the United States clouds the outlook.
Lessons learned from the massive shift to online learning due to COVID-19
The surge in online learning in the People’s Republic of China during the coronavirus outbreak highlights the importance of infrastructure
German consumer morale brightens heading into October – GfK
BERLIN, Sept 28 (Reuters) – The mood among German consumers brightened unexpectedly heading into October to reach its highest level in a year and a half, a survey showed on Tuesday, in a sign that households continue to support the recovery in Europe’s largest economy. The GfK institute said its consumer sentiment index, based on […]
Three ways to enhance student assessments
a holistic national student assessment system can be a colossal undertaking
Court rules California gig worker initiative is unconstitutional
A 2020 ballot measure that exempted ride-share and food delivery drivers from a state labor law is unconstitutional, a California judge ruled on Friday, as it infringes on the legislature’s power to set workplace standards.
Analysis: Investors pivot to Powell after more hot U.S. inflation data
The biggest rise in U.S. consumer prices in 13 years has intensified investor focus on messaging from the Federal Reserve, with the central bank’s chairman set to speak before Congress on Wednesday.
Amazon, Apple most valuable brands but China’s rising – Kantar survey
Amazon (AMZN.O) and Apple (AAPL.O) are the world’s most valuable brands but Chinese brands are rising up the leaders list and are more valuable than Europe’s top brands, according to a global ranking by Kantar’s BrandZ.
3 ways Asia can inspire learning through skills, tech, artificial intelligence
Developing world that it will displace human workers with automation and artificial intelligence (AI)
Wall Street flat with Fed meet in focus
U.S. stock indexeswere flat on Friday as focus turned to next week’s Federal Reserve meeting, while technology and growth- exposed sectors gained after inflation data calmed fears over a long-term spike in consumer prices.
Australia business activity climbs to fresh highs in May-survey
A measure of Australian business conditions extended its blistering run to reach all-time highs in May with sales, profits and employment all up strongly, a sign the economy has the momentum to cope with a coronavirus lockdown in Victoria.
