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Don’t mess with central bank independence
A wave of new research suggests Donald Trump is taking significant risks with his assaults on the US Federal Reserve
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Why Americans dread AI
Silicon Valley encourages the view that the technology is unstoppable — and Trump seems to agree
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US inflation jumps to 3.8% as Middle East war stokes price rises
April figure marks highest level in three years as effects of conflict reverberate through US economy
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UK borrowing costs surge as Starmer leadership crisis rattles bond markets
30-year gilt yield at highest this century as cabinet ministers pressure prime minister to consider his position
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Reeves’ allies say chancellor should stay in post if Starmer ousted
Fears growing that leadership contest could unleash chaos on already jittery bond markets
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UK government bonds and sterling drop as pressure on Starmer grows
Prime minister’s future on the line as he prepares for crucial cabinet meeting amid party revolt
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Kevin Warsh to face resurgent inflation and an impatient Trump as Fed chair
US Senate widely expected to confirm the 56-year-old financier to replace Jay Powell this week
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Will AI turn us all into hipsters and artisans?
There is good reason to be dubious about the notion that automation will supplant all demand for human labour




