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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
Giant banks wary of climate requirements
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Giant banks wary of climate requirements

Several big firms that backed an initiative to rapidly slash greenhouse gas emissions are concerned they may become vulnerable to lawsuits.

Bloomberg 25 Sep 2022
America's great challenge: how to stop all the killings
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America's great challenge: how to stop all the killings

After a long decline, violent crime in the US is rising again. In this special report, The Economist looks at what can be done.

The Economist 25 Sep 2022
Trump faces a sweeping new lawsuit
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Trump faces a sweeping new lawsuit

The former US president’s legal troubles pile up.

The Economist 24 Sep 2022
Former US treasury secretary: there will be no soft landing
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Former US treasury secretary: there will be no soft landing

Former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers is predicting further pain ahead for the US economy.

Peter Griffin 24 Sep 2022