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Production costs will rise and make America ‘less competitive on the world market’
After strong second-quarter results, questions surround whether a peak has been reached
Beijing leaders weigh likely effects of retaliation on domestic economy
Strong earnings and massive buybacks have pushed the market back to near a record high, but how long can the streak last?
Strong data keep Fed on track to raise interest rates two more times this year
Lacklustre debut of China Tower highlights impact on Asia listings
Both countries announce plans to impose 25 per cent tariffs on imports from each other
US tech sector’s ambitious expansion plans challenged by levies on Chinese imports
Growth has exceeded expectations outside the US rather than within it
President says fall in country’s stock market this year is evidence tariffs are working
Currency rallies after central bank raises cost of betting on depreciation
Latest salvo in growing trade battle follows Washington move on own levies
On economics and public economics.
Economy added 157,000 jobs in July but pay inflation remains stuck at 2.7%
It is giving western investors a clear signal to sell risk assets
As Chinese competition grows companies can ill-afford to lose sales in the country
Proposed increase is sign that trade war is likely to escalate
Systemic failures and the misallocation of capital could cause a bear market
Beijing rejects US ‘blackmail’ as proposed increase signals escalation in trade war
Unilateral move over capital gains could be open to legal challenge and widen deficit
Central bank holds steady as jobs market gains and inflation remain on track
