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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
Have economists misunderstood inflation?

Have economists misunderstood inflation?

Government debt is at the core of rising prices, argues an important new book.

The Economist 01 Feb 2023
Malaysian PM tells Goldman Sachs: pay up
Bloomberg

Malaysian PM tells Goldman Sachs: pay up

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim demanded that Goldman Sachs honour its settlement for its role in the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal.

Bloomberg 31 Jan 2023
US economy cools like the Fed wants, still risks a stall in 2023
Bloomberg

US economy cools like the Fed wants, still risks a stall in 2023

Some analysts are talking up the prospect of the Fed nailing its soft landing. 

Bloomberg 31 Jan 2023
Nintendo plans to boost switch output
Technology

Nintendo plans to boost switch output

The company's move suggests it sees sustained demand for at least another year.

Bloomberg 30 Jan 2023