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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
Mexican fast-food IPO sizzles on Aus market
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Mexican fast-food IPO sizzles on Aus market

Shares jumped 36% shortly after conditional trade began. 

Australian central bank holds rates
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Australian central bank holds rates

Official cash rate steady at 4.35%.

China to include Australia in visa waiver programme
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China to include Australia in visa waiver programme

Last week New Zealand was given a waiver, now it's our neighbour's turn. 

Climate change is coming for the finer things in life
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Climate change is coming for the finer things in life

Coffee. Wine. Olive oil. Cocoa. 'It does feel a little apocalyptic'.