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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
Trump downplays tariffs walk-back
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Trump downplays tariffs walk-back

Global markets have been on a roller coaster since Trump's tariffs announcement.

AFP 14 Apr 2025
Some people think AI writing has a tell—the em dash
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Some people think AI writing has a tell—the em dash

Commenters on social media have zeroed in on the humble punctuation mark.

Can $3,877 carry-on offset the harshness of modern travel?
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Can $3,877 carry-on offset the harshness of modern travel?

The elegant luggage from British brand Globe-Trotter has a distinctive fan base.

‘The Humble Investor’ and ‘How Not to Invest’
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‘The Humble Investor’ and ‘How Not to Invest’

Betting against others’ overconfidence is key to beating the market.