Economy
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The collapse of El Salvador's bitcoin dreamUnder the Radar Central American nation rolls back its controversial, world-first cryptocurrency laws
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why is Trump's cryptocurrency reserve plan putting some economists on edge?TODAY'S BIG QUESTION The president has named five cryptocurrencies he wants to see added to a federal stockpile as experts and lawmakers alike warn that the whole project could be a total flop
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Why are CEOs having second thoughts about Trump?Today's Big Question Tariff threats and economic warning signs create corporate uncertainty
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Rich people are 'powering' America's economyTalking Points The income gap sets a new record
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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What are reciprocal tariffs?The Explainer And will they fix America's trade deficit?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Why Spain's economy is boomingThe Explainer Immigration, tourism and cheap energy driving best growth figures in Europe
By The Week UK Published
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Why is the threat of stagflation rising?Talking Points Inflation is sticky. Trump's tariffs won't help.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Trade wars, explainedThe Explainer Free trade is almost always good for any economy – so why is it so unpopular?
By The Week UK Published
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What is a sovereign wealth fund?The Explainer And will Trump use one to buy TikTok?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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What could bring the US Steel-Nippon Steel merger back to life?Today's Big Question President Trump opposed the deal. But he could be flexible.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Trump's China tariffs start after Canada, Mexico pausesSpeed Read The president paused his tariffs on America's closest neighbors after speaking to their leaders, but his import tax on Chinese goods has taken effect
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Can the UK avoid the Trump tariff bombshell?Today's Big Question President says UK is 'way out of line' but it may still escape worst of US trade levies
By The Week UK Published
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Five years on, can Labour's reset fix Brexit?Today's Big Question Keir Starmer's revised deal could end up a 'messy' compromise that 'fails to satisfy anyone'
By The Week UK Published
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Airport expansion: is Labour choosing growth over the environment?Today's Big Question Government indicates support for third Heathrow runway and expansion of Gatwick and Luton, despite climate concerns
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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