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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
Oil prices, defence stocks rise as Israel-Hamas conflict rattles markets
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Oil prices, defence stocks rise as Israel-Hamas conflict rattles markets

Havens like gold and global bonds jump; airline stocks slide.

Will companies keep their pandemic-era gains? It depends
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Will companies keep their pandemic-era gains? It depends

During the pandemic, consumers bought goods year-round because they had money to spend.

Americans still spending like there’s no tomorrow
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Americans still spending like there’s no tomorrow

Concerts, trips and handbags are taking priority over saving for a home or a rainy day.

Why do employees keep ignoring workplace cybersecurity rules?
Business Advice

Why do employees keep ignoring workplace cybersecurity rules?

Companies need to tackle head-on the lies we tell ourselves.