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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
What America’s protectionism means for the world
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What America’s protectionism means for the world

America's new protectionism risks sparking a global rush to industry subsidies and incentives that undermine the rules-based global trade system.

The Economist 11 Jan 2023
Shares fall after Virgin Orbit rocket suffers failure
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Shares fall after Virgin Orbit rocket suffers failure

Virgin Orbit shares fell 25% in after-hours trade. It was Virgin Orbit’s sixth attempt to reach orbit.

Bloomberg 11 Jan 2023
First the US, then Brazil. Where next?
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First the US, then Brazil. Where next?

The Jan 6-style insurrection in Brasilia cannot just be dismissed as the actions of "a handful of idiots".

Bloomberg 10 Jan 2023
India to become the world’s most populous country
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India to become the world’s most populous country

China is now suffering from a demographic slump.

The Economist 10 Jan 2023