Global economy

Europe at risk of recession amid concerns Russia could cut gas supplies
Energy prices had already surged in second half of 2021 but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has exacerbated this
Jasper Jolly
04, Jul, 2022 @5:05 AM

Inflation in eurozone hits record 8.6% as Ukraine war continues
ECB plans first interest rate rise in 11 years as food prices increase and Putin’s invasion drives up energy costs
Richard Partington Economics correspondent
01, Jul, 2022 @12:19 PM

Stagflationary global debt crisis looms – and things will get much worse | Nouriel Roubini
There is ample reason to fear big economies such as the US face recession and financial turmoil
Nouriel Roubini
30, Jun, 2022 @6:00 AM

Nations must work together through ‘conflict and crisis’ to reduce climate change risks, Albanese tells OECD
Prime minister will say food insecurity has become a significant challenge and Australia has a major role to play in meeting the challenge
Katharine Murphy Political editor
29, Jun, 2022 @12:30 PM

£5bn Boots sale abandoned as potential buyers struggle to raise funds
UK’s biggest chemist to stay with Walgreens Boots Alliance as market turmoil makes debt-funded takeovers difficult
Jasper Jolly
28, Jun, 2022 @3:17 PM

Proposed price cap on Russian oil moves closer at G7 summit
Western leaders hope to tighten vice around Vladimir Putin without causing backlash at home or in global south
Patrick Wintour in Elmau
26, Jun, 2022 @6:49 PM

G7 relaunches funding programme for developing countries under new name
Global Investment and Infrastructure Partnership, aimed at rivalling China, comes a year after Build Back Better World plan
Patrick Wintour in Elmau
26, Jun, 2022 @4:46 PM

Concerns that India is ‘back door’ into Europe for Russian oil
Volume of Russian crude bought and then exported by India suggests some of it may end up in European petrol stations
Alex Lawson Energy correspondent
26, Jun, 2022 @2:45 PM

History turns full circle as G7 alarm bells ring over energy once again | Larry Elliott
First meeting in 1975 grappled with the oil shock – now it is Russia’s war in Ukraine creating angst
Larry Elliott
26, Jun, 2022 @10:18 AM

There’s a simple way to unite everyone behind climate justice – and it’s within our power | George Monbiot
Cancelling poor nations’ historic debts would allow their governments to channel money into climate adaptation, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
George Monbiot
24, Jun, 2022 @7:00 AM

Russian navy ordered to lay mines at Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, says US
Intelligence claims operation is part of Russia’s blockade of grain exports, which threatens to trigger global famine
Julian Borger
23, Jun, 2022 @5:27 PM

Brexit is making cost of living crisis worse, new study claims
EU withdrawal fuelling higher import costs and costing British workers nearly £500 a year, says Resolution Foundation
Richard Partington Economics correspondent
21, Jun, 2022 @11:01 PM
1 / 479 pages