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August Jobs: 142k Added, Unemployment at 4.2%
As the Summer ends the labor market continues to cool off, 142 thousand jobs created in the month of August, less than the expected 160 thousand.
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Bank of Canada lowers benchmark interest rate to 4.25%
The Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate to 4.25 per cent, the third consecutive cut since June. The central bank said the reduction comes after 'continued easing in broad inflationary pressures.'
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How the latest interest rate cut will affect mortgage holders
Financial expert Melissa Leong explains what the Bank of Canada's latest rate cut will mean for Canadians who hold mortgages and other debt.
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Japan Promotes 4-Day Workweek Amid Labor Shortage
Japan wants its hardworking citizens to take a break. The country is pushing for a four-day workweek to address labor shortages and improve work-life balance.
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U.S. Housing: Relief in Some Cities, Burden in Others
A burden for some, a blessing for others, while housing affordability in the U.S. is improving nationwide several cities remain notably unaffordable.
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Has Berlin's fine dining bubble already burst? Michelin-starred restaurants in crisis in Germany
Five of the highest-awarded fine dining restaurants in the capital of the EU's strongest economy have shut up shop in the past 12 months. Others are warning of a critical situation. But what's driving this crisis?
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Freight, commuter rail services resume after work stoppage ends
Railways carrying both people and cargo are getting back to normal after a decision from the federal labour board ended a lockout that had disrupted freight traffic countrywide and commuter lines in the Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver...
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What do Democratic and Republican voters share? Deep economic anxiety
U.S. voters at competing Democratic and Republican rallies are expressing serious concerns about their economic futures, as the cost of living quickly emerges as a dominant issue of the 2024 presidential campaign.
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Argentina annual San Cayetano Pilgrimage: People march to express concern over the economy
A pilgrimage that's become a protest against economic hardship in Argentina.
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Evaluating China's status as a global superpower
Pupil outcome: I can describe ways in which China is changing and explain why the country is called a global superpower. Key learning points: - China has the second largest economy in the world; it was worth US$17.8 trillion in 2023. -...
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Monsoon season in India
Pupil outcome: I can explain how monsoons are formed and why they are important. Key learning points: - Monsoons lead to distinct wet and dry seasons. - The north-east monsoon occurs in the winter months and the south-west monsoon occurs...
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Lesotho declares two-year state of disaster amid US tariff fallout
Authorities now hope to attract new investment, diversify the economy, and seek international support to navigate what they call an unfolding economic emergency.
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SMES under pressure as business confidence hits four-year low in South Africa
Many Black-owned SMEs in particular rely heavily on government procurement contracts—a model some argue is no longer sustainable. Without diversification into sectors such as agriculture, real estate, or franchising experts warn that...
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Rural to urban migration in China
Pupil outcome: I can describe reasons why people migrate from rural areas to cities in China and identify benefits and challenges of this migration. Key learning points: - Each year millions of people move from rural areas to cities in...
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Evaluating India's status as a global superpower
Pupil outcome: I can describe ways in which India is changing and explain why the country is called a global superpower. Key learning points: - India has the fifth largest economy in the world. - India's economy was worth $3.6 trillion...
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What role can I play in the future of the UK economy?
Pupil outcome: I can explain why the economy matters to me and what citizens can do to support the economy. Key learning points: - The economy influences employment opportunities, income levels, public services and living costs,...
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Is UK Government action led by the economy?
Pupil outcome: I can explain how we know if the economy is healthy and how the economy affects the UK Government. Key learning points: - A healthy economy has GDP growth, low unemployment, stable inflation and strong business investment....
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Online Shopping Drops for the First Time in Over 10 Years
Experts are noticing a major decline in online shopping with many pointing their fingers at U.S. tariffs.
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World's Most Unequal Countries
This video lists the 10 countries where the richest 1% of people control the most wealth, with Russia topping the list. Many of these countries, including the U.S., India, and Brazil, face major inequality problems where a few people...
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Top 10 Weapons-Producing Countries
The 10 countries that export the most military weapons to the rest of the world. US President Trump wants to boost defense spending by 10% and China will nearly double its military expenditures by the end of the decade. The world is...
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São Paulo: Brazil's Economic Center
São Paulo is Brazil’s largest city and a major economic center, but its fast growth has created serious problems like polluted rivers, overcrowded favelas, traffic jams, and water shortages. Government plans aim to improve housing,...
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The Story of Tehran: Iran’s Hidden Capital
Tehran, the capital of Iran, is a city of 15 million people dealing with political oppression, environmental challenges, and economic struggles, despite its large oil wealth. Its modern history includes revolution, war, and resistance,...
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The History of US Tariffs
A tariff is a tax that a country places on another country's imports. In the U.S., what that means is that when we place an import tariff, it's not another country paying the US government. It is a domestic firm, a domestic importer...
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Kinshasa: Megacity of the Congo
Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is Africa’s most populous city and one of the fastest growing in the world. Despite having rich natural resources and great potential, it struggles with deep poverty,...