Economy
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Silicon Valley Bank fails in 2nd-largest bank collapse in U.S. history
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By Justin Klawans Published
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London Stock Exchange: what might stop a wider exodus?
Talking Point Cambridgshire chipmaker Arm’s decision to float in New York rather than UK has led to worries over British decline
By The Week Staff Published
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America's 'cataclysmic' drop in college enrollment
Today's Big Question "The slide in the college-going rate since 2018 is the steepest on record"
By Peter Weber Published
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Money can actually make you happier, says top economist
Speed Read Daniel Kahneman changes his mind after once claiming six-figure salaries don’t increase happiness
By Jamie Timson Published
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Great British Nuclear: one step forward to take two steps back?
Talking Point New flagship agency to deliver UK’s next generation of reactors delayed as nuclear output is set to decline further
By The Week Staff Published
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UK avoids recession - but will anyone notice?
Today's Big Question Think tank says 2023 ‘will feel like a recession for many, regardless of the data’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Disney to cut 7,000 jobs, restructure company in cost-saving measure
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Public sector pay and inflation: what’s the link?
Talking Point Economists say government warnings of wage-price spiral are overblown
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Federal Reserve announces small interest rate hike as inflation appears to slow
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Are Western sanctions working on Russia’s growing economy?
Today's Big Question IMF forecasts Russian growth but one expert says the West must be patient in bid to deter Putin
By Arion McNicoll Published
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South Africa’s energy crisis explained
feature Electricity blackouts lead to rising crime and economic hardship and add to pressure on ANC
By The Week Staff Published
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Which public sector workers are striking – and when?
In Depth Teachers and rail workers taking part in major public sector walkout tomorrow
By Julia O'Driscoll Last updated
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The outbreak of optimism at Davos
Talking Point Uniformly bleak predictions have given way to greater cheer. But don’t count your chickens yet
By The Week Staff Published
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U.S. economy grew in Q4, but showed signs of slowdown, report says
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By Brigid Kennedy Published
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