Economy
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The UK’s fiscal rules: stick or twist?The Explainer Strict commitments on government spending could be tested under a new prime minister
By The Week UK Published
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How US-Iran peace deal will affect the cost of livingThe Explainer Oil prices have already fallen sharply from peak but effects from Gulf conflict could be felt for months to come
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Trump claims to ‘love’ inflation, at 3-year highSpeed Read The 4.2% inflation rate is the highest since April 2023
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Aircraft engine prices are the latest bane for airlinesThe Explainer Airlines have recently criticized engine makers for price gouging
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Are China and Europe moving toward a trade war?Today's Big Question EU seeks ‘major crackdown’ on flood of imports
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Is Putin running out of momentum in Ukraine?Today's Big Question ‘Marked shift in mood’ among Russia’s elites, as country’s economic and military woes mount
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Warsh confirmed for Fed chair as inflation roils plansSpeed Read Only one Democrat joined Republicans in voting for Warsh
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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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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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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