Economic News
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Has America hit “peak tariff”?
Feb 1 2026 Uncle Sam’s take may go downhill from here |
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What will Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve look like?
Jan 30 2026 Donald Trump’s nominee was an inflation hawk—until he wasn’t |
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The fate of Japan’s $6trn foreign portfolio rattles global markets
Jan 29 2026 The knock-on effects of a sell-off in Japanese-held foreign investments would be far-reaching |
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Why is the yen still so weak?
Jan 29 2026 Newly alluring yields on Japanese bonds have not propped up the currency |
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Our Big Mac index carries an Asian warning
Jan 29 2026 It isn’t just Japan: other currencies also look cheap |
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Just how debased is the dollar?
Jan 28 2026 Not nearly as much as it could be |
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The West and Ukraine are capsizing Russia’s shadow fleet
Jan 27 2026 And sinking its oil revenues in the process |
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What is driving gold’s relentless rally?
Jan 27 2026 The ancient asset is attracting new investors |
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Why AI won’t wipe out white-collar jobs
Jan 26 2026 The technology will expand their scope and raise their value |
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Can America’s bond market keep defying the vigilantes?
Jan 22 2026 Donald Trump’s threats over Greenland are the latest test |