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War, inflation and how central banks are handling it all

Apple delivered another quarter of strong sales growth driven by what the tech giant called its “most popular” iPhone model ever, and we explore how some of the world’s biggest central banks are dealing with the energy shock from the Iran war. Plus, can Tinder win women back to i ...  Afficher plus

Defence stocks drop despite US-Iran war

Meta said it would boost its spending on AI this year, and Jay Powell says he will stay on as a Federal Reserve governor once his term as chair ends. Plus, the special relationship between the UK and US held up under intense pressure, and defence stocks are struggling despite the ...  Afficher plus

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Britain: a beacon of economic stability?
Political Fix

The countdown is on: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has just six weeks to finalise her Autumn Budget before the November 26 deadline. This week, she was in Washington DC for the annual meeting of the IMF, where she hinted at tax rises for the rich, while pinning some blame for Britain’ ...  Afficher plus

Canada's New Leader, ICE Arrest Columbia Student, Congress and The Budget
Up First from NPR

Canada's ruling Liberal Party has a new leader, Mark Carney, a former central banker who now faces the challenge of steering the country through economic turmoil and a tense trade relationship with the United States. Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and pro- ...  Afficher plus

Shutdown Economics, U.S.- Colombia Tensions, Louvre Heist Fallout
Up First from NPR

The economic cost of the government shutdown is mounting, as workers miss paychecks and contracts stall. President Trump’s feud with Colombia is deepening, with threats to cut aid testing a decades-long alliance. And in France, outrage is growing after the Louvre jewel heist, wit ...  Afficher plus

Trump's Tariff Response, Economics of Tariffs, SCOTUS Rules on Deportations
Up First from NPR

President Trump faces questions on whether tariffs will remain in place as he welcomes trade negotiations with other countries. Forecasters warn of a heightened risk of recession as tariffs could mean higher prices and slower economic growth. And, the Trump administration has two ...  Afficher plus