IMF Video: House Prices Skyrocket: What’s Driving the Global Surge

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After a brief dip during the global financial crisis, house prices have been on a relentless rise. Over the past decade, prices across OECD countries have surged by 37% on average in real terms, with the United States seeing increases of over 50%. Meanwhile, only three OECD countries—Finland, Italy, and Korea—have experienced declines. 📈 These rising prices are putting homeownership further out of reach for many, piling pressure on the poorest and widening generational divides. Younger generations, struggling to get on the property ladder, are feeling the squeeze the most. Click the link below to dive into this issue, exploring what’s driving skyrocketing house prices and the growing crisis of affordability. [https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/fandd]

Published: 10th Jan 2025 06:00:29   By: IMF

IMF Video: Press Briefing: World Economic Outlook Update - January 2025

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IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Petya Koeva Brooks, and Deniz Igan present the latest forecast for global growth and inflation. Friday, January 17, at 9:00 AM ET. https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/WEO/Issues/2025/01/17/world-economic-outlook-update-january-2025

Published: 10th Jan 2025 11:57:32   By: IMF

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

World Economic Forum Video: Global Risks Report: the big issues facing the world at Davos 2025

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What are the global challenges that world leaders will be addressing in Davos? Many of them are contained in the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report, a survey of almost 1,000 decision makers and leaders around the world that shows what they consider to be the biggest risks facing humanity in the coming year and in the medium and long terms. The 20th edition of this annual report reveals an increasingly fractured global landscape, where escalating geopolitical, environmental, societal and technological challenges threaten stability and progress. Two experts join us to discuss the risks facing humanity in the short, medium and long term: Ngaire Woods, dean of the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford, and Azeem Azhar, chief executive officer of Exponential View. Hosted by World Economic Forum podcaster Robin Pomeroy, with co-host Mark Elsner, Head of Global Risks Initiative at the Forum. 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 #wef25

Published: 16th Jan 2025 04:34:39   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: The global economy 'at a crossroads' ahead of Davos: Chief Economists Outlook

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The world is waiting to see how Donald Trump's return to the White House will affect the global economy and global trade. And that is reflected in the latest Chief Economists Outlook, the Forum's regular survey on the state of the world. World Trade Organization Chief Economist Ralph Ossa gives his take on the Outlook and the prospects for the global economy in 2025 - essential listening ahead of Davos 2025. Catch up on all the action from the Annual Meeting 2025 at wef.ch/wef25 (http://wef.ch/wef25) and across social media using the hashtag #WEF25. Links: Chief Economists Outlook: wef.ch/chiefeconjan25 (https://wef.ch/chiefeconjan25) Future of Growth Initiative: https://initiatives.weforum.org/future-of-growth-initiative/ Related Podcasts: Global Risks Report: the big issues facing the world at Davos 2025 (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/global-risks-report-2025/) Slow growth and the cost of debt: the World Bank's Chief Economist on the global outlook (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/chief-economists-outlook-world-bank-indermit-gill/) Instability, inflation and the 'polycrisis' - the Global Risks Report half a year on (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/global-risks-report-sept-2023/) 'Expect the unexpected': IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva on AI, preparedness - and the global economy in 2024 (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/imf-kristalina-georgieva-economy-artificial-intelligence/) Global Cybersecurity Outlook: the risks we all face and how to fight back (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/cybersecurity-outlook-2025/) 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: 16th Jan 2025 08:50:34   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: Ray Dalio: The climate crisis is ‘expensive,’ ‘existential’ - How bridging climate finance gaps c...

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Climate change is one of 5 forces reshaping the world order, according to Ray Dalio, the founder of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates and a student of history who has tracked centuries of patterns in economics and geopolitics for his series of best-selling books. He explains how climate change will power a global transformation of economies and societies that’s both “existential” and potentially “catastrophic.” He’ll share how bridging climate finance gaps can mitigate the worst impacts of a warming planet and how smart use of climate philanthropy can de-risk the investments needed for critical innovations and progress. This interview was recorded August 2024 in the World Economic Forum Headquarters in Geneva About this episode:  GAEA (Giving to Amplify Earth Action): https://initiatives.weforum.org/giving-to-amplify-earth-action/home

Published: 16th Jan 2025 12:28:33   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: ‘It’s not about jobs. It’s about tasks.’ Nela Richardson on #MTL #worldeconomicforum #podcast

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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: 15th Jan 2025 04:54:57   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: Meet The Leader | How leaders can prepare teams for the future of work: ADP’s Chief Economist

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Changes in demographics, technologies and geopolitics will create a net 78 million new jobs by 2030. But current workforces are not yet skilled for these jobs and 40% of the skills needed on the job are set to change. ADP’s Chief Economist Nela Richardson breaks down research from the latest World Economic Forum Future of Jobs report and key findings from ADP data - including the dramatic boost to wages upskilling could bring to some workers. She’ll explain why experts might soon be focused on task creation, not job creation, what soft skills will be valued more than ever and how leaders can help prepare their teams for a new future. She’ll also share lessons learned from her own professional journey including how competing on her high school debate team has shaped how she communicates and connects with people to this day – and the two words she uses more than any other as a leader. 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: 15th Jan 2025 04:30:11   By: World Economic Forum

Reuters Video: European luxury stocks soar as Richemont beats expectations | REUTERS

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European luxury shares soared as Cartier owner Richemont's third-quarter sales beat revived optimism for the battered sector. #News #europe #retail #cartier #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4jgNwB0 👉 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: 16th Jan 2025 11:53:57   By: Reuters

Reuters Video: Viewsroom: Bond markets vs. governments | REUTERS

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Spiking yields on long-term US Treasuries, despite Fed cuts, are spreading around the world. In this week’s Viewsroom debate, Breakingviews columnists, Jonathan Guilford and Aimee Donnellan explain the potential pain in store. #News #inflation #bonds #trump #Reuters #Newsfeed Listen to the podcast here: https://reut.rs/4g1388E 👉 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: 16th Jan 2025 11:43:15   By: Reuters

Reuters Video: Chinese buyers seek unwanted German Volkswagen factories | REUTERS

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Chinese officials and automakers are eyeing German factories slated for closure and are particularly interested in Volkswagen's sites, a person with knowledge of Chinese government thinking told Reuters. #News #chinamarket #automobile #volkswagen #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4hi76ed 👉 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: 16th Jan 2025 10:47:46   By: Reuters

Reuters Video: Blue Origin's first New Glenn rocket blasts off and reaches orbit | REUTERS

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Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket on its first mission to space. However, the rocket's reusable first stage booster failed to make a landing on a barge in the Atlantic Ocean. #News #blueorigin #amazon #jeffbezos #newglenn #space #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4gWnd1t 👉 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: 16th Jan 2025 10:37:54   By: Reuters

Reuters Video: US influencer on 'TikTok refugees' hopes new users stay | REUTERS

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Paul Ashton, an American influencer in China and a user of 'Red Note,' shared his insights with @Reuters on the influx of American users to the app due to the upcoming TikTok ban in the US. #News #tiktok #influencer #usa #china #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3PBHKw8 👉 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: 16th Jan 2025 10:33:03   By: Reuters

Business Video: Awkward moment about Pornhub at Supreme Court

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During arguments for a case over a Texas law requiring age verification for pornographic websites, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito asked the lawyer for the adult industry whether Pornhub, a major porn site, offered essays for visitors like Playboy.

Published: 16th Jan 2025 03:27:06   By: CNN

Business Video: TikTok will be banned without a savior. Here are the alternative apps users are flocking to

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TikTok is still three days away from a likely ban in the United States, but many users are already bidding the app farewell and seeking out alternatives. CNN’s Clare Duffy has more. #CNN #News

Published: 16th Jan 2025 04:00:49   By: CNN

Business Video: Report: TikTok is preparing to shut down in the US

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TikTok creators and users are facing the reality that the popular short-video app will likely be banned in the United States. A law that would effectively shut down TikTok nationwide may take effect Sunday if its China-based parent company, ByteDance, does not sell off the app and if the Supreme Court does not block the law. #CNN #News

Published: 15th Jan 2025 03:50:23   By: CNN

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