Positive news in bond markets contrasts with rising youth unemployment and competitive savings rates, painting a complex economic picture. Skillsoft's future remains uncertain. Read more...

A brief overview of recent business news from The Economist's "The World This Week" section, covering updates from early to mid-September 2023. Read more...

Hong Kong retail sales continue to decline, while Drax Group reports record profits amid subsidy controversy. Political uncertainty also impacts the labor market. Read more...

A pedophile surgeon's crimes were allegedly known but ignored for years. Plus, new plans to help the long-term unemployed and a fighter jet incident in Korea. Read more...

New data shows a surge in youth unemployment, while stories emerge of entrepreneurs finding success through bootstrapping and overcoming personal hardship. Read more...

Bitcoin faces a slump, Disney and Max challenge Netflix's dominance, and Pentagon Marines are irked by uniform changes. Plus, stagflation fears resurface. Read more...

A look at the contrasting political trends in Europe, from Spain's progressive policies and economic growth to Germany's far-right resurgence and debates over gender equality. Read more...

Austria's wine production sees a downturn, Prešov hikes accommodation taxes, and a logistics park near Košice remains a plan on paper. Plus, unemployment hits a new low. Read more...

Barclays deals with IT outage compensations and its former CEO, Jes Staley, fights a ban related to Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, job opportunities in Manila and insider trading news. Read more...

Kazakhstan and South Korea are partnering on a gas plant project. Meanwhile, a significant number of South Korean PhD graduates, particularly young scholars, are facing unemployment. Read more...

The UK faces a double whammy: manufacturing job losses at their fastest pace since 2020 and a youth unemployment crisis with nearly 1 million young people out of work or education. Is the economy heading for a downturn? Read more...

The UK is grappling with multiple scandals, including concerns over the HS2 project, rising crime in unemployment hotspots, and allegations against undercover police officers in the 'Spy Cops' scandal. Read more...

Brazil faces challenges dismantling its first uranium plant while consumer confidence hits an eight-month low, reflecting economic anxieties despite increased supermarket spending. Read more...

A look at the UK's struggling youth employment and Citigroup's unbelievable $81 trillion transaction error, highlighting key business and financial news. Read more...

China sets ambitious economic targets for 2025, including 5% growth, 12 million new urban jobs, and a 7.2% increase in its defense budget, while facing global economic headwinds. Read more...

A Colorado town aims to buy its local ski resort, volunteers assist fired federal workers, and Sesame Workshop announces significant downsizing. Plus: tariff talk at a housewares expo. Read more...

Recent business news includes a Tesla arson attack in France, TSMC's planned US investment, and concerns about youth unemployment in France. Plus, a look at bank liability in investment scams. Read more...

The DWP faces delays in Universal Credit increases, plans an unemployment crackdown targeting those under 50, and may owe claimants up to £5,000 after a legal battle. Plus, child benefit payment dates are changing. Read more...

Job creation surges, particularly in education and hospitality, while unemployment hits a low not seen since 2007. Meanwhile, the investigation into the death of Mango's founder, Isak Andic, is reopened. Read more...

A roundup of the latest business news in the Philippines, including a mining ban in Palawan, UNIQLO's expansion, pork price controls, unemployment figures, and the economic cost of alcohol and tobacco. Read more...