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IMF Video: Birth Rates Drop Below Replacement in Most Countries

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Over half of the world’s countries and areas—representing two-thirds of the global population—now have fertility rates below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman. 📉 This demographic shift means populations in these regions are set to age and decline without intervention. The consequences? A shrinking workforce, increased pressure on pensions, and rising healthcare costs. While some countries like Japan and Italy grapple with aging populations, others in sub-Saharan Africa face the opposite challenge—managing rapid population growth. Each region must find innovative solutions to adapt to these demographic realities. Click the below link to explore how fertility trends are reshaping our world. [https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/fandd/issues/2024/09/picture-this-demographic-decline-andrew-stanley]

Published: 8th Jan 2025 10:30:07   By: IMF

IMF Video: The Housing Crunch: What's Driving the Affordability Crisis?

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Homes are now less affordable than during the house price bubble that preceded the global financial crisis of 2007–2008, according to a new dataset spanning 40 countries. Affordability has plunged in countries like the US, UK, and Canada, leaving policymakers scrambling for solutions. In the latest F&D magazine, we explore what needs to be done.

Published: 23rd Dec 2024 03:32:00   By: IMF

IMF Video: Falling Private Debt: 2024 Global Debt Database

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Launch of the 2024 IMF Global Debt Database—the most comprehensive debt data in the world. A panel discussion with the IMF’s Vitor Gaspar, S&P Global’s Ruth Yang, Brookings’ Gian Maria Milesi-Ferretti, and LSE’s Luiz Awazu Pereira da Silva, moderated by the FT’s Chris Giles.

Published: 4th Dec 2024 03:07:55   By: IMF

IMF Video: Closing Session - 12th IMF Statistical Forum: Measuring the Implications of AI on the Economy

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AI for all – navigating the unevenness in adopting AI

Published: 22nd Nov 2024 09:14:17   By: IMF

IMF Video: Navigating the Evolving Geoeconomic Landscape in the Caucasus and Central Asia

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Growth in the Caucasus and Central Asia remains robust and broad-based. Still, the region is exposed to geoeconomic developments and countries face heightened uncertainty amid tentative signs that trade, financial flows, and migration patterns are changing. Moreover, boosting medium-term growth will require effective reform implementation. In this context, what policies and reforms can help countries create a predictable environment conducive to investment and sustainable economic growth? A distinguished panel of speakers explores these pivotal issues and many more from the IMF’s latest Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia and take questions from the audience during the Q&A portion of the event.

Published: 22nd Nov 2024 02:08:42   By: IMF

World Economic Forum Video: Upskilling, tapping human talents, and what's really needed for the future of work: Cognizant CEO...

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Workplaces are poised for a step change in how they leverage (and partner with) technology and how they tap human talents. Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar shares insights from special research the company commissioned on how enterprise organizations can better harness tech disruptions. He discusses this research that mapped thousands of occupations and tasks and how they’ll shape our need for upskilling. He also shares lessons learned from his own background, including his training as a nuclear scientist, and how that helps him embed curiosity and experimentation into teams and why a collaborative approach that empowers people with a variety of backgrounds will be key to driving innovation in the years ahead. About this episode: Cognizant: https://www.cognizant.com/us/en Future of Jobs Report: https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-jobs-report-2025/ Reskilling Revolution: https://initiatives.weforum.org/reskilling-revolution/home  

Published: 8th Jan 2025 05:07:30   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: Global Cooperation Barometer 2025

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As the world navigates rising geopolitical tensions, record-breaking heat, and technological revolutions, global cooperation is at a crossroads. The World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company present the second edition of the Global Cooperation Barometer, a vital tool to measure and guide collaboration across trade, technology, climate, health, and security. This is the full audio from a media briefing of 7 January, 2025. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/global-cooperation-barometer-2025/ Links: The Global Cooperation Barometer 2025: https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-global-cooperation-barometer-2025/ Speakers: Bob Sternfels, Global Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum Anais Rassat, Head of Media Content, World Economic Forum More podcasts: Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts (http://wef.ch/podcasts) : YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts) - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos) - subscribe (https://pod.link/1504682164) : https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader) - subscribe (https://pod.link/1534915560) : https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/agenda-dialogues) - subscribe (https://pod.link/1574956552) : https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club (https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub) : https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

Published: 7th Jan 2025 05:10:59   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: The Future of Growth: Rethinking Prosperity for All

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Explore how the World Economic Forum’s Future of Growth initiative is shaping sustainable and inclusive economic models for the 21st century. https://initiatives.weforum.org/future-of-growth-initiative/home The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/  Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #WorldEconomicForum #InclusiveGrowth #Sustainability #InvestingInPeople #wef25

Published: 23rd Dec 2024 12:01:11   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: Safeguarding Green Spaces & Heavy Industries Push for Net Zero | WEF | Top Stories of the Week

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This week's top stories of the week include: 0:15 How corruption damages society – Corruption is a pervasive issue that undermines societies, economies, and governance. Defined as the abuse of entrusted power for personal gain, it has far-reaching consequences that go beyond financial losses. Understanding its impact and adopting strategies to fight it are critical to creating more equitable and sustainable societies. 4:29 Tips for safeguarding green spaces – Just 37% of the world’s 500 most populous cities have developed a dedicated strategy around nature and biodiversity preservation. Travis Beck is Chief Park Officer at the Presidio, a historic national park site in California’s San Francisco Bay Area. He discusses 3 ways the park is safeguarding its future under his watch. 7:24 Heavy industries push for net zero – Eight heavy-emitting sectors account for around 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. These sectors play a key role in the global economy. Demand is set to rise more than 60% by 2050, so it’s imperative to make them more sustainable. How are they getting on? The Net Zero Industry Tracker has the answers. 10:42 Impact of climate change on profits – Researchers have calculated the business risks posed by climate hazards such as extreme weather, which pose a threat to companies’ fixed assets such as property, machinery and equipment. Together, these losses could cut 7% from companies’ profits every year by 2035, half as much as the losses incurred during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. _____________________________________________ The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/  Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #WorldEconomicForum

Published: 21st Dec 2024 01:01:01   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: How do we make the green transition fair for everyone?

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A sustainable future is not just about going green—it’s about fairness, equity, and ensuring no one is left behind. From empowering workers with green skills to addressing economic inequalities, the Equitable Transition Initiative brings leaders together to create a future that’s both sustainable and fair. Watch our film and learn more about how we’re making this vision a reality at the Equitable Transition Initiative: : https://initiatives.weforum.org/equitable-transition-initiative/home The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/  Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #InclusiveGrowth #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition #GreenSkills #wef25

Published: 20th Dec 2024 04:08:00   By: World Economic Forum

Reuters Video: New US port strike averted as union, employers agree deal | REUTERS

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The union representing 45,000 dock workers on the US East and Gulf Coasts and their employers said they reached a tentative deal on a new six-year contract, averting further strikes. #union #deal #usports #InternationalLongshoremensAssociation #USMaritimeAlliance #News #Business #consumer #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4gO7nG0 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Published: 9th Jan 2025 08:25:05   By: Reuters

Reuters Video: Hyundai plans record $16.7 billion investment in South Korea | REUTERS

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South Korea's Hyundai said it will boost domestic investment by 19% to a record high $16.7 billion this year to secure future growth even as it grapples with economic and political uncertainties. #News #hyundai #autos #business #southkorea #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3Ps5Au7 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Published: 9th Jan 2025 06:09:39   By: Reuters

Reuters Video: Wall Street little changed as investors assess inflation | REUTERS

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US stocks ended little changed in a session they struggled for a clear direction, as investors digested the impact of conflicting sets of jobs data #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #Markets #Stocks Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4h1vIsd 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Published: 9th Jan 2025 01:08:55   By: Reuters

Reuters Video: Northvolt owners vote to stay operating while seeking financial rescue | REUTERS

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The owners of Swedish electric vehicle battery maker Northvolt have voted to continue operations while it tries to sort out its finances. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #northvolt #goldmansachs #volkswagen Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3Cc99S9 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Published: 8th Jan 2025 05:13:08   By: Reuters

Reuters Video: VW managers to take combined $310 millon pay cut, reports local daily | REUTERS

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Volkswagen's management will take pay cuts adding up to more than $310 million by 2030, according to comments by VW human resources board member Gunnar Kilian to local paper Braunschweiger Zeitung. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #volkswagen #paycut #300million Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3DFxi3V 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Published: 8th Jan 2025 04:14:21   By: Reuters

Business Video: In apparent bow to conservative complaints, Zuckerberg ends fact-checking on his platforms

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CNN’s Donie Sullivan reports on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement that Meta will adjust its content review policies on Facebook and Instagram, getting rid of fact-checkers and replacing them with user-generated “community notes,” similar to Elon Musk’s X. Then, CNN’s Anderson Cooper talks to Professor of Marketing Scott Galloway about the potential impacts of the move. #CNN #News

Published: 8th Jan 2025 02:31:05   By: CNN

Business Video: See video Zuckerberg posted about Meta's changes

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In a number of sweeping changes that will significantly alter the way that posts, videos and other content are moderated online, Meta will adjust its content review policies on Facebook and Instagram, getting rid of fact checkers and replacing them with user-generated “community notes,” similar to Elon Musk’s X, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced. CNN’s Clare Duffy reports. #CNN #News

Published: 7th Jan 2025 02:35:14   By: CNN

Business Video: What you should do to make the most of your money in 2025

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Michelle Singletary, syndicated personal finance coach for The Washington Post, shares some financial tips with CNN's Jessica Dean for people looking to make the most of their money in 2025. #CNN #News

Published: 26th Dec 2024 04:07:24   By: CNN

Business Video: ‘Ridiculous’: Business owner responds to government shutdown threat

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North Carolina restaurant owner Katie Button discusses what the disaster aid in the government funding bill means for hard-hit areas after Hurricane Helene. The US is just hours away from a government shutdown unless a funding plan is passed to avoid it. The House failed Thursday to pass a new Donald Trump-backed GOP proposal to fund the government into March, intensifying the threat of a shutdown ahead of the midnight deadline. #CNN #News

Published: 20th Dec 2024 05:10:28   By: CNN

Business Video: Woman took Ozempic for her diabetes. Then, she experienced an unexpected side effect

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CNN's Nick Watt talks to a woman who describes what she says happened after she started taking Ozempic for her diabetes. #CNN #News

Published: 20th Dec 2024 03:53:19   By: CNN