Economy
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What recession could mean for your finances
The Explainer Shrinking of the economy may result in job losses, lower wages and a credit crunch
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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It's the economy, Sunak: has 'Rishession' halted Tory fightback?
Today's Big Question PM's pledge to deliver economic growth is 'in tatters' as stagnation and falling living standards threaten Tory election wipeout
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Japan is no longer the world's third-biggest economy despite its stock market peaking
Talking Points The country was overtaken by Germany after unexpectedly entering a recession
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How the world economy learned to live with the drama
Under the Radar As economists predict a 'soft landing' after recent crises, is the global economy now 'oblivious to the new world disorder'?
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Has life in Russia regressed since the Ukraine invasion?
Today's big question The 'war economy' has defied Western sanctions as ordinary citizens rally round the regime
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Labour's big pitch to big business
Talking Point Keir Starmer promises economic stability but owes much to his 'boring, snoring' shadow chancellor
By The Week UK Published
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Brexit: where we are four years on
The Explainer Questions around immigration, trade and Northern Ireland remain as 'divisive as ever'
By The Week UK Published
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Why your local council may be going bust
The Explainer Across England, local councils are suffering from grave financial problems
By The Week UK Published
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Fiscal headroom: can the UK afford more tax cuts?
Today's Big Question Lower borrowing costs could give the Chancellor more room for manoeuvre in upcoming Budget
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Why Donald Trump is 'the billionaires' candidate'
Talking Points Wall Street likes predictability. But execs are making their peace with Trump.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Geopolitics and the economy in 2024
Talking Point The West is banking on a year of falling inflation. Don't rule out a shock
By The Week UK Published
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Pros and cons of inflation
Pros and cons Prices are still going up markedly, but a dose of inflation is not always bad for the economy
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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'Post Office scandal is truly Kafkaesque'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
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How Biden's 2024 campaign will revolve around his economic agenda
Talking Points The president has consistently battled low approval ratings around his handling of the economy
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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