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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
China’s EV makers foresaw EU tariffs and already have a plan
The Wall Street Journal

China’s EV makers foresaw EU tariffs and already have a plan

Sales of Chinese electric vehicles are growing in places such as Australia. 

Tesla shareholders approve Musk's nearly US$50b pay package
The Wall Street Journal

Tesla shareholders approve Musk's nearly US$50b pay package

Voters alerted to judge's ruling against the payout – but they approved it anyway. 

Rising prices in Aus put pressure on interest rates
The Wall Street Journal

Rising prices in Aus put pressure on interest rates

A range of price indicators rose, increasing fears that inflation is gathering pace.