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Nov 20, 2024 · Ten business trends for 2025. 1. Lower inflation encourages central banks, including America’s Federal Reserve, to cut interest rates further—and prompts consumers to …

Jul 11, 2024 · I n markets it is known as the “Trump trade”, a bet that Donald Trump’s return to the White House would herald more inflation and higher interest rates. Many of Mr Trump’s core …

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Dec 31, 2024 · China’s approach could have advantages. A recent survey of experts conducted by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a think-tank based in …

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Jul 4, 2024 · GDP per person in Burundi is just $200 a year—the lowest of any country in the ranking. It remains in last place even after adjusting for its cheap prices and below-average …

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