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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
Markets are reeling from higher rates, the world economy is next
Economy

Markets are reeling from higher rates, the world economy is next

If the Fed tightens until something breaks, the first cracking sounds could be in Europe.

The Economist 30 Sep 2022
An energy crisis and geopolitics are creating a new-look Gulf
Energy

An energy crisis and geopolitics are creating a new-look Gulf

It will be richer, more powerful – and more volatile.

The Economist 27 Sep 2022
PlayUp agrees to go public in NZ$598m SPAC deal
Technology

PlayUp agrees to go public in NZ$598m SPAC deal

PlayUp allows fans to bet on sports, horse racing and daily fantasy sports in Australia, New Zealand and India. 

Bloomberg 26 Sep 2022
Prices for secondhand luxury watches bottom out
The Life Free

Prices for secondhand luxury watches bottom out

The collapse in cryptocurrency prices and dealers offloading excess stock are thought to be possible reasons for the fall.

Bloomberg 25 Sep 2022