Economic Growth
Global economy responds to US presidential election and other economics news to read
Top economy stories: Global economy responds to US presidential election; German exports fall; India's services industry rises.
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Nature and Biodiversity
微塑料：我们该如何应对新的健康危机？
在陆地、海洋和空气中都发现了微塑料，微塑料已经遍布食物链和人体。微塑料对环境和健康的影响尚不明确，但最近的一项研究指出，微塑料可能会增加心脏病发作、中风或死亡的可能性。在世界经济论坛发布的《2024年全球风险报告》中，污染被列为第十大威胁，因此我们需要通力合作，采取紧急行动。
Nature and Biodiversity
El 40% de selva amazónica desprotegida, y otras noticias sobre naturaleza y clima que debes leer
Otras noticias destacadas esta semana: Los auditores de la UE advierten sobre el gasto climático; Los países en desarrollo necesitan miles de millones más en financiación climática.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
残疾员工的时薪比其他员工低12%
国际劳工组织的一份新工作文件显示了残疾人与一般人工资差距的程度。全球范围内，残疾人的时薪比其他劳动者低12%，这一差距的大部分无法用社会经济差异来解释。世界经济论坛的“多样、公平和包容的灯塔计划”为建立包容性劳动力市场和经济提供了经验和方案。
Financial and Monetary Systems
US Fed cuts interest rates and other economics news to read
Top economy news: US Fed cut interest rates; Bank of England holds rates steady; Wholesale inflation in India falls.
Nature and Biodiversity
40% of critical Amazon rainforest unprotected, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
Other top stories this week: EU auditors warn of climate spending issues; Developing countries need billions more in climate finance.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Mpox vaccines delivered, and other top health stories
Top health news: Mpox vaccines delivered to Democratic Republic of Congo; US plans to cut road traffic deaths; Cholera cases and deaths rise, says WHO.
Financial and Monetary Systems
ECB cuts interest rates, and other economics stories to read this week
Top economy news this week: ECB cuts interest rates; US consumer prices rise; German inflation falls to its lowest level in over 3 years.
Nature and Biodiversity
Microplásticos: ¿Estamos enfrentando una nueva crisis de salud?
Se han encontrado microplásticos en la tierra, el mar y el aire, en toda la cadena alimentaria y en el cuerpo humano. Algunos expertos hablan de una 'crisis de salud' inminente.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Workers with disabilities are paid 12% less per hour than other employees, says the ILO
A new working paper from the International Labour Organization shows the extent of the disability wage gap - and how businesses can help to close it.
Financial and Monetary Systems
US job openings decline - and other economics stories to read
Top economy news: US job openings hit lowest point since May 2021; Olympics gives Eurozone a boost; South Africa's current account deficit narrows.
Financial and Monetary Systems
US jobless claims fall, easing market fears and other economics stories to read
Top economy stories: US recession fears abate as jobless claims fall; China's unexpected CPI rise; German manufacturing sees first rise in 6 months.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Bank of England cuts rates while Fed holds steady, and other economics stories to read
Top economy stories: Bank of England cuts rates, Fed holds steady; Eurozone economy grows; Bank of Japan increases rates.
Financial and Monetary Systems
China's central bank cuts rates, and other economics stories to read
Top economy stories: China's central bank cuts rates; US GDP growth hits 2.8% in Q2; Latest forecasts for Indian GDP; and more.
Financial and Monetary Systems
IMF sees steady economic growth and other economics stories to read
Top economy stories: Latest from the IMF on the global economy; ECB holds rates; Japan inflation increases.