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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
A Tough Crowd for Powell at Jackson Hole
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A Tough Crowd for Powell at Jackson Hole

The chair of the Federal Reserve may have a hard time convincing markets that the central bank is serious about defeating inflation. But he’ll have to try.

23 Aug 2022
Gold traders found guilty of manipulating market
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Gold traders found guilty of manipulating market

JPMorgan Chase pair face jail time after a jury finds they used bogus orders to manipulate prices. 

Bloomberg 21 Aug 2022
Could the EV boom run out of juice?
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Could the EV boom run out of juice?

The electric-vehicle industry faces myriad hurdles in securing a reliable supply of batteries as demand for EVs surges around the world.

The Economist 21 Aug 2022
Could a pardon from Biden stop Trump running?
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Could a pardon from Biden stop Trump running?

It's a bit of a long shot, but what if Donald Trump accepted a pardon in exchange for not running again for the US presidency? 

Bloomberg 19 Aug 2022