THERE are 10 economic and market indicators to gauge whether the US economy is headed towards a recession, and it appears that an increasing number of data points are drifting into neutral or negative territory.
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THE call for Malaysia to increase the retirement age, due to its ageing population and high number of citizens with insufficient savings, has grown louder as the Covid-19 pandemic has further eroded their savings.
THE retail sector, with sales growth expected at 13.1% this year after falling 2.3% in 2021, is expected to stay buoyant for the time being, amidst risks of high inflation, interest rate hikes and possible global recession.