Economy
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Why quitting your job is so difficult in Japan
Under the Radar Reluctance to change job and rise of ‘proxy quitters’ is a reaction to Japan’s ‘rigid’ labour market – but there are signs of change
By Will Barker, 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 Last updated
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Did markets’ ‘Sell America’ trade force Trump to TACO on Greenland?
Today’s Big Question Investors navigate a suddenly uncertain global economy
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Pros and cons of tariffs
Pros and Cons Donald Trump is using trade levies to reshape the global economy and draw political concessions from allies and rivals – with decidedly mixed results
By The Week UK Last updated
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Unrest in Iran: how the latest protests spread like wildfire
In the Spotlight Deep-rooted discontent at the country’s ‘entire regime’ and economic concerns have sparked widespread protest far beyond Tehran
By The Week UK Published
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Why is Iran facing its biggest protests in years?
TODAY’S BIG QUESTION Iranians are taking to the streets as a growing movement of civic unrest threatens a fragile stability
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Blinkit: India’s 10-minute delivery app
Under The Radar Market pressures and rider unrest are casting a shadow over leading player
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Whiskey tariffs cause major problems for American distillers
In the Spotlight Jim Beam is the latest brand to feel the pain
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The longevity economy is booming as people live longer
The Explainer The sector is projected to reach $27 trillion by 2030
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How will China’s $1 trillion trade surplus change the world economy?
Today’s Big Question Europe may impose its own tariffs
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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How the Office for Budget Responsibility became a lightning rod for criticism
The Explainer Even before it accidentally published the Budget ahead of time last week, the OBR has been in the firing line. Why?
By The Week UK Published
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The Budget fallout: did Reeves mislead us?
In Depth The chancellor has faced calls to resign over claims she overstated extent of Britain’s financial woes to create more ‘fiscal headroom’
By The Week UK Published
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Rachel Reeves’ Budget: playing for time?
Talking Point The chancellor has ‘bought off’ disgruntled Labour MPs for now, but voters may be harder to win over
By Hollie Clemence, The Week UK Published
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Five key changes from Rachel Reeves’ make-or-break Budget
The Explainer The chancellor is relying on a ‘smorgasbord’ of targeted revenue raisers to keep MPs, markets and voters onside
By The Week UK Published
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