Credit Suisse report: Concerns over volatile economy overtake Covid woes

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The latest ‘supertrends’ report from Credit Suisse shows concern for the Covid-19 pandemic has reduced while economic worries remain high, including in the basic affordability of necessities.

The report notes that affordability has been a key issue for a long time and the pandemic has only made it worse. Now inflation, currently at levels not seen for decades, poses a further threat to the ability of many in society to afford goods and shelter. Matching concerns over affordability in the report was unemployment. However, many areas in the developed world are in fact faced with an acute labour shortage. The Credit Suisse report argues that skilling and reskilling will remain key to ensure that employees can cope with future challenges, while offering potential candidates a des...

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