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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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What Elon Musk has to fear from China's 'Tesla killer'
Talking Points BYD is now the world's biggest seller of electric vehicles
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Will interest rates come down again?
In Depth Rates have been frozen once again, raising hopes of a cut soon
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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The Stanley tumbler craze is far more than a viral trend run amok
In The Spotlight The USA is doing what it does best
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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EV market slowdown: a bump in the road for Tesla?
Talking Points The electric vehicle market has stalled – with worrying consequences for carmakers
By 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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Shein: could the year’s mega-IPO fall apart at the seams?
Talking Point Latest hitch is a pre-float 'security review' that could deter potential investors
By The Week UK Published
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Tata Steel closure: can British steel recover?
Today's Big Question Port Talbot victim of net zero 'madness' say commentators as Indian company announced closure of town's two remaining furnaces
By The Week UK Published
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The lasting changes of the post-pandemic dining era
The Explainer The newest of new normals
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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Workplace wellness programmes: a waste of time and money?
Talking Point Global corporate industry is booming but positive impact on staff well-being is debatable
By Harriet Marsden, 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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