Economy
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Energy shock: How bad could it get?
Feature As the Iran war continues, fuel prices keep going up
By The Week US Published
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The gilt shock: why Britain was worst hit by the global bond market sell-off
In the Spotlight Combination of spiking oil and gas prices, flatlining growth and increased household borrowing costs raises risk of recession
By The Week UK Published
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What is the Jones Act and why is it controversial?
In the Spotlight The 1920 law protects US shipping, but critics say it raises prices
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Will Iran war trigger a global recession?
Today's Big Question Soaring oil prices could squeeze the world’s economies into crisis but it’s ‘guesswork’ how soon – or even if – that will happen
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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The UK’s new steel tariff strategy
The Explainer ‘Watershed’ moment sees Britain use Trump tactic and ‘dip its toes into protectionism’
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The world's 10 richest families
In Depth Luxury retailers, hereditary monarchs and the heirs to the Walmart fortune dominate the list of the world's wealthiest clans
By David Faris Published
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Will the Iran war cause another cost-of-living crisis?
Today’s Big Question Interest rates held, energy prices rising: if the conflict continues, the economic outlook for Britain looks ‘bleak’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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How has Poland become one of the world’s top 20 economies?
Today’s Big Question The European country leapfrogged Switzerland in global rankings
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The row over wildlife on banknotes
Talking Point Bank of England favouring fauna over famous figures is new front in the culture wars
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Trump begins lengthy process of reviving tariffs
Speed Read The White House is opening a slew of investigations into trading partners’ practices
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The oil and gas shock: traders contemplate an energy crisis
Talking Point Most still reckon the conflict in Iran will be relatively brief
By The Week UK Published
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States sue Trump over new global tariffs
Speed Read More than 20 states took legal action against the president
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Supreme Court tariff ruling: a welter of new uncertainties
Talking Point The decision is a vindication for the rule of law, but Donald Trump will not take the verdict lying down
By The Week UK Published
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Trump wants a weaker dollar but economists aren’t so sure
Talking Points A weaker dollar can make imports more expensive but also boost gold
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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