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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
Australia to welcome thousands more migrants to ease crisis
Immigration

Australia to welcome thousands more migrants to ease crisis

The Australian Labor government is relaxing immigration settings to try and offset chronic labour shortages.

Bloomberg 05 Sep 2022
The good genes fighting the bad
Health Free

The good genes fighting the bad

It's hoped gene therapies will become the miracles of modern medicine, but fears abound that they could end up as a niche treatment affordable only in rich countries.

The Economist 04 Sep 2022
What to read to understand how economists think
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What to read to understand how economists think

The magazine's senior economics writer, Callum Williams, recommends five books for people starting to study the subject.

The Economist 04 Sep 2022
US approves Moderna, Pfizer covid boosters
Health

US approves Moderna, Pfizer covid boosters

Advisers give their support for the vaccines, voting 13-1 in favour. Shots could be available as soon as this weekend.

Bloomberg 02 Sep 2022