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While the battle against the Taliban wages, Kabul is threatened by an old danger
Borrowing in the US is at record highs but the phenomenon is a far wider problem
‘Postcode lottery’ fears dog devolution but if demand is unequal so should supply be
The heart of the alliance lies in the commitment of each member to defend the others
So far, the central bank has tightened too early and eased too late
With similar barriers to entry, EU investment in China has grown more rapidly
Even those who think they are just observers of facts can make things happen
Public anger at corruption is just one of the issues Pakistan’s PM has to face
This time it is the richest countries that are seeking the safety of their borders
Policies will be influenced in Tehran and Pyongyang by what is decided and done now
Simply paying people will not help if the fabric of a thriving economy is lacking
The EU has a history of integration and co-operation and the case for them remains
How the mix of bullish and bearish sentiments is muddying the picture
There is a danger of confusion with a dovish-hawkish mix of policies
The ability of Tillerson’s state department to engage with the world is under attack
Punitive trade tariffs would backfire and hurt US consumers, workers and companies
Equity market optimism is not reflected in bonds. How significant is this divergence?
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