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Rating agencies owe the market more transparency
In a crisis, investors want information about relative strengths and weaknesses not just downgrades
Investors need to decide whether the risk of inflation is real
Hedges find favour but previous predictions of price rises have been wide of the mark
UK economic output rises 1.8% in May after historic April plunge
‘Disappointing’ rebound in GDP was much weaker than the 5.5 per cent forecast by economists
European shoppers hit the high street but exports drag on growth
Continent faces a two-speed recovery from pandemic’s economic hit, data suggest
Gove announces package to strengthen borders after Brexit
Measures include new control posts, extra staff and proposals to set up checks away from ports
US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over Tibet
Move follows similar efforts by Trump administration over Xinjiang and HK policies
Why globalisation may not be dead after all
Global trade is recovering from lockdown lows while fears of mass reshoring could prove unfounded
Governments urged to scale back pandemic-related wage subsidies
OECD forecasts average employment will remain below pre-crisis levels by end of 2021
Eurozone economy leans on domestic demand for revival
Record retail sales rise helps recovery from pandemic but smaller rebound for industry
The lessons for today from FDR’s New Deal
Roosevelt’s presidency during the Depression transformed America
Small business: a canary in the US economic coal mine
To really take America’s pulse, forget Wall Street and talk to the owner of a local café
EU warns China that investment talks are entering ‘critical stage’
Brussels says progress between now and end of July will reveal Beijing’s intentions
Algeria’s rulers consolidate grip as economy falters
Coronavirus outbreak has exacerbated economic malaise that fuelled government protests
Tourism sector needs a short-term VAT cut
Covid-19 hit these businesses hardest and this stimulus would be timely, targeted and temporary
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