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UK public borrowing comes in lower than forecast
Better than expected data adds to pressure on chancellor to cut taxes
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China welcomes Syrian president Bashar al-Assad for summit
First visit since start of civil war as Beijing expands its influence in Middle East
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Hedge funds add fuel to oil price rally with bets on rise above $100
Speculators have increased their long positions as crude has climbed almost 30% since June
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Fed hardens commitment to ‘higher for longer’ interest rates
New projections and remarks from chair Jay Powell signal no near-term relief from elevated borrowing
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What the most ‘Chinese’ smartphone yet tells us about politics
The advances in domestic chipmaking suggest western controls will be far from watertight
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Carmakers in UK to face EV sales targets despite delay to petrol vehicle ban
Government intends to press ahead with quota scheme amid industry fears about sluggish consumer demand
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Foreign investors still shunning China despite signs of upturn
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