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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
News in Brief
US central bank cuts rates by half a percentage point
The US central bank announced its first interest rate cut in over four years.
The Wall Street Journal
New Hope keeps door open for acquisitions as coal deals run hot
Some investors are betting coal will be in the energy mix longer than expected.
Markets
ASX: Aussie shares climb to set new intraday record high
The ASX200 climbed a few points above its intraday record high set on August 1.
The Washington Post
Why ammonia investment is attracting Big Oil
Capturing carbon makes the chemical cleaner – and better for use as fertiliser.
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