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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
Abe Shinzo, the champion of Japan

Abe Shinzo, the champion of Japan

Abe, Japan's most consequential prime minister in decades, was assassinated last week, shocking global leaders.

The Economist 12 Jul 2022
What the next US recession may look like
Bloomberg Free

What the next US recession may look like

The US lacks the build-up of leverage that preceded past deep downturns. But the Fed may not ride to the rescue, given its inflation mission. 

Bloomberg 10 Jul 2022
Nearly half of US millennials live pay cheque to pay cheque
The Life Free

Nearly half of US millennials live pay cheque to pay cheque

Millennials are feeling crunched financially at just the age when previous generations would be hitting big milestones like getting married, having children or buying a home.

Bloomberg 10 Jul 2022
Why Singapore signals a new order in Asia
Finance

Why Singapore signals a new order in Asia

With China in lockdown and Hong Kong losing many of its freedoms, Singapore is well placed to be an Asian financial hub. But can it handle its internal risks?

The Economist 09 Jul 2022