Economy
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Five options to get the UK back to 2% inflation
feature Some economists believe alternatives to raising interest rates are in the country’s best interests
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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What’s causing China’s deflation crisis?
Today's Big Question Stalling post-pandemic recovery and weakening demand for exports could lead to growth spiral
By The Week Staff Published
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Why aren’t soaring interest rates bringing down inflation?
Today's Big Question PM pins blame for stubborn inflation on fixed-rate mortgages, but economists say the picture is more nuanced
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Inflation crisis: is a recession the only answer?
Talking Point Experts suggest sharp slowdown may be necessary to avoid economic spiral
By The Week Staff Published
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The cost of housing asylum seekers examined
feature UK government plans to host undocumented arrivals on barges to cut hotel bills
By Harriet Marsden Last updated
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Who will get the blame for UK mortgage misery?
Today's Big Question As mortgage rates continue to soar, fingers have been pointed far and wide
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Has Saudi Arabia lost control of oil prices?
Today's Big Question Kingdom goes it alone to cut production, risking tension with US and reigniting cooling inflation in Europe
By The Week Staff Published
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What new president Bola Tinubu means for Nigeria
feature Many question whether 70-year-old will be able to revive ailing economy, heal divisions and provide security
By The Week Staff Published
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Greedflation: the claim that businesses are making inflation worse
feature Supermarkets accused of profiteering as food prices outpace inflation, but falling profits tell a different story
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Food price caps: a return to 1970s living in UK?
Talking Point Government plan labelled ‘hare-brained’ as industry bosses warn it could lead to shortages, push up inflation and cut competition
By The Week Staff Published
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Sticky inflation and sluggish growth: why does UK economy continue to struggle?
Today's Big Question Food prices, Brexit and the Bank of England have been blamed for poor economic performance
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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JP Morgan: has world’s largest bank got too big for its boots?
Talking Point Whether you view it as a rescuer or predator, America’s largest bank raises troubling questions
By The Week Staff Published
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US debt ceiling: will Congress deadlock be broken?
Today's Big Question Political brinkmanship between President Biden and House Republicans could spell ‘economic calamity’
By The Week Staff Published
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How the Democrats' push to make the IRS more efficient accelerated the debt limit crisis
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By Peter Weber Published
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