Tag: Cost
What's the way out of the global cost of living crisis? | Inside Story
It’s normal for the cost of goods and services to rise steadily over time. But many countries are reporting major increases in the prices of food, housing and fuel, in what’s being called a ‘cost of living’ crisis. Developing nations are hurting the most. Is there a way out? And what could happen if inflation remains high? Presenter: Kim Vinnell Guests: Jeevun Sandher – Economist…
Americans need to know what this will truly cost: Tulsi Gabbard
Former Hawaii congresswoman questions why lawmakers from both sides are in such a rush to pass the $40 billion Ukraine aid package on ’Tucker Carlson Tonight.’ #FoxNews #TuckerCarlsonTonight Subscribe to Fox News! https://bit.ly/2vaBUvAS Watch more Fox News Video: http://video.foxnews.com Watch Fox News Channel Live: http://www.foxnewsgo.com/ FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service delivering breaking news as well as political and business news….
What's the way out of Sri Lanka's economic crisis? | Counting the Cost
Sri Lanka’s coffers have all but dried up and it cannot afford to pay for imports. Millions of its people are bearing the brunt of the country’s economic crisis. Basic goods are in short supply, power cuts are frequent, prices are soaring and the value of incomes is eroding. Many people are blaming the president for the worst economic crisis in more than 70 years…
The cost of Asia’s favourite foods soars because of the pandemic and Ukraine-Russia war
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Restaurant owners across Asia, from South Korea to Pakistan, are feeling the pinch, as prices of staple ingredients soar because of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia war. Supply chains have been disrupted, transportation costs have risen sharply and consumers have cut back spending. To avoid closing their doors, many restaurant owners are making the difficult…
Ukraine crisis: Are arms sales on the rise? | Counting the Cost
Since the end of World War II, there has been relative peace across much of Europe. But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has alerted the continent that its stability is not guaranteed. Many European countries are now reassessing their defence policies and there have even been calls for a European Union army. Several governments have already increased their military budgets – some of them significantly. Germany…
Can oil and China help Russia survive Western sanctions? | Counting the Cost
Massive Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine have excluded some of Russia’s banks from the SWIFT payment system and barred the central bank from accessing its huge dollar reserves. But the country’s biggest earner – the oil and gas industry – has been spared. Most of Europe relies on Russia for energy. China is also a sizable consumer. Moscow and Beijing share warm ties…