Jeffrey Fields, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Joe Biden is set to make his first visit as president to the Middle East, during which he will meet the Saudi crown prince the US accuses of ordering the murder of a journalist.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is hoping to orchestrate a very delicate dance.
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The late 1970s marked a high point for economic equality in the UK. Returning to the progressive policies that made that possible could solve today’s cost of living crisis.
What tasks lie behind the door to 11 Downing Street, the official residence of the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer?
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As the Johnson government ends, here’s what lies ahead for a new UK chancellor
The UK is experiencing a spike in industrial action as workers facing the cost of living crisis try to negotiate for wage increases.
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Peter Martin, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
The panel believes Australia will avoid a recession the year ahead, but is much less certain about the United States. It expects real wages to go backwards and economic growth to sink.
The latest data shows imports of bottle rockets, sparklers and other fireworks at a record pace, even as consumer demand appears likely to wane. That could create opportunities for patient revelers.
Recent rate hikes will not do much to tackle inflation, but greater cooperation between the Bank of England and the government could help the UK economy.
What goes into the shopping basket of goods used to track inflation?
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The Fair Work Commission has granted a pay increase to Australia’s lowest-paid workers for a good reason. Even with rising inflation, the economy is strong.
Wall Street is following Fed rate hike news with rapt attention.
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The Fed raised interest rates the most in nearly three decades to fight stubborn inflation. A finance expert explains what’s happening, the risks and what it means for consumers.