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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
Could the EV boom run out of juice?
The Life Free

Could the EV boom run out of juice?

The electric-vehicle industry faces myriad hurdles in securing a reliable supply of batteries as demand for EVs surges around the world.

The Economist 21 Aug 2022
Could a pardon from Biden stop Trump running?
Bloomberg

Could a pardon from Biden stop Trump running?

It's a bit of a long shot, but what if Donald Trump accepted a pardon in exchange for not running again for the US presidency? 

Bloomberg 19 Aug 2022
From meme-stock to towel-shop: Bed Bath & Beyond
Bloomberg

From meme-stock to towel-shop: Bed Bath & Beyond

Meme-stock investor Ryan Cohen is threatening to quit Bed Bath & Beyond, heaping pressure on the global homewares merchant at a difficult time.

Bloomberg 19 Aug 2022
Billions awarded to forgotten Filipino monarchy

Billions awarded to forgotten Filipino monarchy

Malaysians are up in arms that a decision by a Spanish court has exposed that the country's independence from colonial rule may "come with an asterisk".

The Economist 19 Aug 2022