Economy
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The row over wildlife on banknotesTalking 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 tariffsSpeed 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 crisisTalking 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 tariffsSpeed 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 uncertaintiesTalking 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 sureTalking Points A weaker dollar can make imports more expensive but also boost gold
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why quitting your job is so difficult in JapanUnder 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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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 tariffsPros 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 wildfireIn 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 appUnder 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 distillersIn 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 longerThe Explainer The sector is projected to reach $27 trillion by 2030
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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