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Federal Reserve announces small interest rate hike as inflation appears to slow
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Which public sector workers are striking – and when?
In Depth Teachers and rail workers taking part in major public sector walkout tomorrow
By Julia O'Driscoll Last updated
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UK economic woes: are tax cuts the answer?
Talking Point ‘Bleak’ IMF forecast prompts renewed calls for chancellor to stimulate growth by lowering taxes
By The Week Staff Published
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The outbreak of optimism at Davos
Talking Point Uniformly bleak predictions have given way to greater cheer. But don’t count your chickens yet
By The Week Staff Published
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U.S. economy grew in Q4, but showed signs of slowdown, report says
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By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Massive outage leaves millions in Pakistan without power, drinking water
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By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Fastest UK wage rise in 20 years fails to match inflation
Speed Read Widening gap between private and public sector wages is also stoking anger among striking workers
By Jamie Timson Published
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Davos 2023 and the decline of globalisation
Talking Point Covid and geopolitical tensions usher in ‘new age of self-sufficiency’, leaving World Economic Forum out in the cold
By The Week Staff Published
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Defund the IRS?
opinion The sharpest opinions on the debate from around the web
By Harold Maass Published
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Recession in doubt after unexpected growth in UK economy
Speed Read Service industry provides welcome boost but experts warn that economy is ‘at best stagnating’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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The end of energy life-support: bad for business?
Talking Point Companies have lost their guaranteed handouts – but it’s a relief for the taxpayer
By The Week Staff Published
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Recession or recovery: the economic outlook for 2023
Talking Point The IMF has warned that a recession will hit a ‘third of the world this year’
By The Week Staff Published
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The Great Unretirement: necessary evil or new normal?
Talking Point ONS data shows that more than 100,000 people aged 50-64 have returned to work in past year
By Arion McNicoll Published
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House, Senate negotiators announce 'bipartisan, bicameral framework' for 2023 spending package
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By Peter Weber Published
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