Economy
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‘Blue dot fever’ is leading to canceled concertsThe explainer Empty seats could be a sign of economic turmoil
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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US inflation hits highest level in 3 yearsSpeed Read Consumer prices are up 3.8% year-over-year
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Is Manchesterism really the cure for Britain’s ills?Today's Big Question Andy Burnham’s political philosophy has been dismissed as ‘mostly vibes and boosterism’
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Trade court says Trump’s backup tariffs also illegalSpeed Read The tariffs were implemented after the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s initial taxes
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Murder, Inc.Feature The true-crime industry is booming. But there’s a cost to repackaging tragedy as entertainment.
By The Week US Published
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‘The consequences spread outward from there’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Spirit Airlines collapse may push up airfareSpeed Read “This is tremendously disappointing and not the outcome any of us wanted,” Spirit CEO Dave Davis said
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Kevin Warsh’s nomination hearing: the battle for control of the FedIn the Spotlight Millions of Americans tuned into Warsh’s nomination hearing. What did they learn?
By The Week UK Published
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Why are stock markets surging despite Iran crisis?Today’s Big Question All-time share-price highs reveal an ‘inexplicable optimism’, but fears of collapse due to US-Iran volatility are keeping bankers ‘awake at night’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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South Korea’s ‘war-like’ energy crisisIn the Spotlight War in Iran represents ‘turning point’ for the country, though lack of infrastructure and effective action have not resolved its dependence on oil
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Why is Trump turning to economic warfare in Iran?TODAY'S BIG QUESTION The Trump administration considers adding monetary munitions to its martial tool chest
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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What would a United-American merger mean for the airline industry and its customers?Today’s Big Question Experts say a merger is unlikely but talks are reportedly happening
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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‘Battle Creek’s people needed to reinvent themselves’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Trump’s naval blockade: how it will workThe Explainer The US will blockade Iranian ports after talks between the two sides failed
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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