Members of Argentina’s trade unions have marched in the tens of thousands, protesting against the rising cost of living. With inflation in the country expected to hit 100 percent for the year, the workers are demanding businesses do more to keep prices down. Al Jazeera’s @Daniel Schweimler reports from Buenos Aires, Argentina. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Argentina #Inflation
Rising inflation in Sierra Leone is pushing many families into extreme poverty and on to the streets. On Wednesday, anti-government protests turned violent, leading to the death of 27 people, including six police officers. Al Jazeera’s @Ahmed Idris reports from Freetown, Sierra Leone. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #SierraLeone #EconomicCrisis
Economists in Mexico warn that without action to reduce inflation, some communities in the country could face famine. As food prices in the country skyrocket, Mexico’s President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, wants Mexicans to produce more of their own food, and make the country more self-sufficient. Al Jazeera’s @Manuel Rappalo has more from Mexico City. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Mexico #FoodSecurity #Inflation #Famine
“I don’t want anyone to starve.” As Sri Lanka runs out of fuel, its newly appointed Prime Minister has told Al Jazeera about his plans to address the economic and humanitarian crisis. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News
The Eurozone is reporting record inflation, with the rate now at its highest since records began in 1997. In the 19 countries that use the Euro, the rate has soared to 8.6 per cent. And that is sending the cost of living to new highs. Al Jazeera’s @Dominic Kane reports from Berlin, Germany. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Germany #Inflation
Decades of mismanagement and corruption have led to the near collapse of Lebanon’s political system and its economy. Nowhere is that more evident than in Tripoli. Successive governments are blamed for neglecting its rich heritage. Al Jazeera’s @Zeina Khodr reports from Tripoli, northern Lebanon. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Lebanon #economy
Inflation in Zimbabwe has climbed above 100 percent for the first time since last June. It now stands at 131.7 percent. The levels of hyperinflation are hurting the local manufacturing industry, and there are concerns it could lead to job losses. Al Jazeera’s @Haru Mutasa reports from Harare, Zimbabwe. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Zimbabwe #Economy
Startup companies are flourishing in Iran, despite four years of US sanctions. And rather than hinder them, some business owners are finding the pandemic has helped. Al Jazeera’s @Ali Hashem reports from Tehran, Iran. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Iran #Business
A former executive of the US bank Goldman Sachs faces up to 30 years in prison for embezzling billions of dollars. The stolen fortune is linked to Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund, known as 1MDB. Al Jazeera’s @Gabriel Elizondo reports from Brooklyn, New York. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #NewYork # GoldmanSachs
Russians are only just starting to see the effect the war is having on their economy, as sanctions and international isolation begin to bite. From inflation to supply chain logistics, every corner of the economy will feel the effect. Al Jazeera’s @Bernard Smith has more from Moscow. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Russia #Economy
