World News in Brief: Global economy ‘on the brink’, ending slavery, Latin America jobs update

Dec 3, 2025 - 15:00
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World News in Brief: Global economy ‘on the brink’, ending slavery, Latin America jobs update
Shifts in financial markets now move global trade almost as strongly as actual economic activity, shaping prospects for developing countries in particular. “Trade is not just a chain of suppliers. It is also a chain of credit lines, payment systems, currency markets and capital flows,” said Rebeca Grynspan, UNCTAD Secretary-General. Developing economies face mounting pressures […]