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    • Friday, 19 August, 2022
      The Long ViewClaire Jones
      Hot milk: what rising prices tell us about inflation

      If the cost of a basic commodity is surging in a competitive market then pressures may persist longer than some expect

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      Andrew Bailey, a central banker under fire

      The Bank of England governor has been criticised by politicians for his response to steeply rising inflation

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      US tractor maker’s results show how supply chain issues are overriding normal market relationships

    • Friday, 19 August, 2022
      Disrupted Times
      Changing consumer habits pose new challenge for retailers

      UK confidence lowest in 50 years, Truss floats shake-up of financial regulators, Middle East oil windfall

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      UK public finances
      UK government borrows more than expected in July

      Worse than predicted public finance figures to put pressure on Tory leadership candidates to fund campaign promises

    • Friday, 19 August, 2022
      UK inflation
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      Alert follows 10.1% surge in UK consumer prices that was revealed this week

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    • Friday, 19 August, 2022
      UK business & economy
      UK consumer confidence hits record low as household mood darkens

      Retail sales figures reveal impact of cost of living crisis on shopping habits

    • Friday, 19 August, 2022
      Chinese business & finance
      China funds Solomon Islands’ telecoms deal after signing security deal

      Backing for Huawei towers project follows April deal that caused geopolitical fight with west

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      UnhedgedEthan Wu
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    • Friday, 19 August, 2022
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      Middle East states set for $1.3tn oil windfall, says IMF

      Bonanza will bolster firepower of Gulf’s sovereign wealth funds

    • Friday, 19 August, 2022
      Helen Thompson
      A winter energy reckoning looms for the west

      World economic growth still requires fossil fuel production but long-term climate ambitions must stay in place

    • Thursday, 18 August, 2022
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      US stocks edge higher after burst of mixed economic data

      Dollar trades at highest level since late July against basket of six other currencies

    • Thursday, 18 August, 2022
      UK energy
      UK energy groups call for ‘immediate’ increase in £400 bills rebate scheme

      Trade body demands action as households brace themselves for huge rise in gas and electricity costs this winter

    • Thursday, 18 August, 2022
      Norway
      Norway steps up rate rises and warns of more to come

      Norges Bank raises borrowing costs by 50 basis points for second time this year in effort to tame inflation

    • Thursday, 18 August, 2022
      Turkish economy
      Turkey surprises with interest rate cut as inflation soars

      Currency slides after central bank loosens policy further and lowers rate to 13%

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      FirstFT: US and Taiwan to hold trade talks amid China tensions

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      Australia’s largest listed wine producer says demand will stay strong despite cost of living crisis

    • Thursday, 18 August, 2022
      Ghana
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      Central bank seeks to counter soaring inflation and depreciating currency

    • Thursday, 18 August, 2022
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      It’s time for Europe to ask Norway to cut the price of gas

      While any reduction might be politically difficult, it might be in the interests of Oslo to accept one

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      Several vessels have traversed narrow corridor in and out of port since signing of deal to free shipping lanes

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      Cost of living crisis
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      Small suppliers urge new PM to use existing schemes to assist with rising cost of gas and electricity in October

    • Thursday, 18 August, 2022
      Taiwan
      US and Taiwan to hold trade talks amid China tensions

      Move follows flurry of Chinese military manoeuvres after Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan

    • Wednesday, 17 August, 2022
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      Hit to earnings at retailer Target add to concerns over the growth outlook

    • Wednesday, 17 August, 2022
      Federal Reserve
      Fed officials signal restrictive rates may be needed ‘for some time’

      Minutes from most recent meeting show US central bank saw little sign of inflation improving

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