New York City hotels avert labour strike threat before FIFA World Cup
Hotel operators avoid a ‘very real threat’ by signing a deal with 25,000 workers as the city hosts the 2026 tournament.
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UK surpasses China as top buyer of expensive Australian wine
The shift comes as Australia’s wine sales to China have plunged in the wake of an ongoing rift between them.
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US consumer spending rose more than expected in June
As more places reopened and people got COVID-19 jabs, consumers confidently spent money at restaurants and stores.
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IMF warns of growing poverty, unrest and geopolitical tensions
The IMF warns of global economic recovery where ‘the poor get poorer and social unrest and geopolitical tensions grow’.
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US stocks trade higher on record US economic growth
Main US stock indexes gained on Thursday on blockbuster GDP numbers and ahead of tech giant earnings results.
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‘Catastrophic impact’: UK bars, clubs challenge lockdown plan
UK hospitality group launches legal action against government’s plans to shut pubs, restaurants to curb spread of virus.
