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Mexico to impose 50 percent tariffs on Chinese cars
The move is part of plans to ramp up domestic production
Larry Ellison is the world’s richest person for brief period
US tech billionaire Larry Ellison is the world’s richest person for a short time.
EU chief says Europe must fight for its future
Ursula von der Leyen tells Europe it must control its own defence and security.
Is the US economy weaker than expected?
Could a weaker US economy mean the Federal Reserve's more likely to cut interest rates?
Africa's largest hydro-electric dam transforming the economy?
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed formally launched the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
French MPs bid farewell to François Bayrou
France's government collapses as MPs vote to oust prime minister Bayrou
French PM François Bayrou on the brink in crucial vote
French government facing collapse as PM Francois Bayrou expected to lose confidence vote
US immigration agents arrest workers at Hyundai plant
A majority of them were Koreans, making electric vehicles and batteries
The economic hit of Afghanistan's earthquakes
What's the cost in rebuilding east Afghanistan's infrastructure after the latest disaster
Trump's Fed nominee faces the senate committee
What do we know about Stephen Miran?
What's the impact of India's tax cuts?
India's announced massive tax cuts on items ranging across biscuits, electronics and cars
What’s fuelling the protests in Indonesia?
Nationwide protests have hit Indonesia over police violence and state spending priorities
Why are government debts going up globally?
We discuss why governments around the world are seeing their borrowing and debt rising?
Is Washington DC a 'safe zone' for businesses?
Donald Trump says Washington DC is a 'safe space' but what's it like for businesses?
Could China and Russia re-shape global energy?
What is the economic impact of China and Russia agreeing to build a new gas pipeline?
Guyana Election: Oil boom and Venezuela tensions
Guyana votes for a new leader amid an oil boom and rising tensions with Venezuela
Is any intervention to the Fed a global risk?
The head of the ECB fears the impact of Donald Trump intervening into the Federal Reserve
Is the US Fed's independence at stake?
Fed governor Lisa Cook attempts to block President Trump from firing her
The legal battle between Fed Governor and US President
Lisa Cook has asked the court to declare Trump's firing order "unlawful and void"
The USA sticks to plans on charges for some small parcels
The US government sticks to plans of ending tariff exemptions for many parcel imports
President Trump wants the US government to take a share when American companies succeed
What does that tell us about Republican economics?
India labels Trump's tariffs 'unfair and unjust'
India's criticised the US president's 50% trade levy as "unfair, unjust and unreasonable"
Trump's 50% tariff on India kicks in
India is now hit with the highest tariffs in the world
US central bank governor to sue Trump
Lisa Cook plans to sue Trump over his order to fire her from the Federal Reserve.
Growing pressure on the US Federal Reserve
Why is independence of the Fed so important to US economy?
South Korean President meets with Donald Trump at the White House
President Trump has serious discussions with South Korea on trade
Global postal services suspend low-cost parcels to the US over tariffs
Shipments from the EU, Australia and Asia are stopped
Fed Chair Powell eyes September rate cut
Jerome Powell signals the US may be ready for its first interest cut since December
All eyes on Jerome Powell’s major speech at Jackson Hole
Fed Chair Jerome Powell makes his annual address at Jackson Hole.
How does the EU-US trade deal affect the car industry?
The EU and US clarify details of a tentative trade deal.
EU and US release details of their tariff deal
The US and EU confirmed a 15% tariff deal, including cars and pharmaceuticals.
Federal Reserve comes under pressure as interest rate decision looms
Federal Reserve faces scrutiny ahead of interest rate decision
Doll-maker Labubu’s profits to rise nearly 400%
Pop Mart’s CEO also announces new mini Labubu dolls.
China’s gains from US tariffs: cheap Russian oil and Brazilian soybeans
American farmers warn of lasting damage as Chinese importers pick cheaper alternatives
India removes cotton import duties
India has suspended import tax on cotton until the end of September.
Ukraine talks: Will Ukraine and Russia negotiate a full peace deal?
Trump says the US will provide security guarantees for Ukraine
Qantas hit with record fine over COVID layoffs
An Australian court found the airline illegally sacked 1,800 workers during the pandemic
Trump Putin summit is under way in Alaska
We examine what the meeting could mean for Ukraine, Russia, and the global economy
Is China losing its steam?
Chinese Factory output, retail sales, and investment all slow in July
Los Angeles Olympics 2028 to allow naming rights to be sold
Los Angeles Olympics will allow the sale of naming rights for the first time.
Trump and Putin meeting: how further sanctions could hit the Russian economy
Putin says US is making “sincere effort” on Ukraine peace
Brazil offers $5 billion for companies hit by tariffs
Brazil outlines measures to help companies affected by import tariffs in the US.
Are US tariffs driving stock market highs?
We explore the longer term global economic picture
US inflation holds at 2.7% in July
The latest figures indicate that inflation holds but underlying prices creep up.
Trump visits flood damaged areas in Texas
President Trump has visited Texas where flash floods killed 120 people last weekend.
Review of the year - 2021
COP26 climate pledges; delivering a billion covid vaccines; Tesla's trillion dollar value
Review of the year - 2020
Can we build a more efficient world economy for the post Covid-19 era?