Economic Conditions and Trends – Page 139

Waiter Shortage Hits London Restaurants After Brexit

Europeans used to flock to London for restaurant jobs. Now, with doors to migrants largely closed after Britain left the European Union, many establishments are becoming desperate.

By Mark Landler

Banking and Financial Institutions Economic Conditions and Trends European Central Bank Eurozone Inflation (Economics) Interest Rates Lagarde, Christine

European Central Bank Raises Rates Half a Point, Moderating Its Pace

But the bank warned that interest rates would “still have to rise significantly” to tame inflation.

By Eshe Nelson

China Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Economic Conditions and Trends

How Will China Fare With Covid? ‘Meaningless’ Data Clouds the Picture.

Despite assurances that the situation is under control, information on infections has become more opaque now that Beijing has rolled back pandemic restrictions.

By Daisuke Wakabayashi and Claire Fu

Economic Conditions and Trends Great Britain Inflation (Economics) Wages and Salaries

U.K. Inflation Rate Slows to 10.7 Percent

Helped by an easing of price increases for fuel and other goods, the rate of inflation in November edged down from a 41-year high.

By Eshe Nelson