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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
Big Tech ‘acquihiring’ is an ugly but useful trend
World Opinion

Big Tech ‘acquihiring’ is an ugly but useful trend

Sometimes actions lead to unintended consequences.

Bloomberg 19 Jul 2025
US inflation picks up to 2.7%
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US inflation picks up to 2.7%

Economists are split on how much tariffs will affect prices in the coming months.

Trump may end up sorry he tried to control the Fed
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Trump may end up sorry he tried to control the Fed

Presidents struggled with monetary policy even before the Fed’s formal independence.

Africa wants critical minerals to yield jobs, not just dollars
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Africa wants critical minerals to yield jobs, not just dollars

More nations are imposing export restrictions to help develop their own industries.