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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
The 2023 crony-capitalism index
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The 2023 crony-capitalism index

War, tech woes and cock-ups pummelled certain plutocrats.

The Economist 04 May 2023
IBM to pause hiring for jobs that AI could do
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IBM to pause hiring for jobs that AI could do

The plan is one of the largest workforce strategies in response to the technology.

Bloomberg 04 May 2023
Australia signals further tightening after unexpected rate hike
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Australia signals further tightening after unexpected rate hike

The Reserve Bank of Australia increased its cash rate to 3.85%, the highest level since April 2012, in a decision predicted by only nine of 30 economists. 

Bloomberg 03 May 2023
JPMorgan jumps to the rescue at First Republic – for a price
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JPMorgan jumps to the rescue at First Republic – for a price

The deal hasn’t come cheap for anyone, something policymakers need to keep in mind.  

Bloomberg 02 May 2023