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China pulls ahead of the US in the global AI tech race
The idea that China could get ahead of the US in terms of technological prowess once seemed fanciful. That’s no longer the case.
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Zohran Mamdani, "Trump's worst nightmare", wows New York
Zohran Mamdani, 33, has won the Democratic candidacy to be mayor of New York. That has energised his supporters and enemies alike – and terrified the rich
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What's behind the big shift in Japanese government bonds?
Rising long-term Japanese government bond yields point to growing nervousness about the future – and not just inflation
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What will be the consequences of Donald Trump’s "One Big Beautiful Bill"?
The US president’s "One Big Beautiful Bill", an extraordinary mix of tax cuts and spending plans, has made it through both houses of the US Congress. What will be the consequences?
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Why is the copper price rising?
Fears of an upcoming 50% copper tariff have caused a spike in copper prices in the US, though the red metal’s price is falling elsewhere
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What does Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ mean for the US economy?
Donald Trump’s budget bill will slash taxes, but is expected to add at least $3 trillion to US national debt
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Tariffs 'were a terrible idea but shunning the US is a big mistake'
Opinion Manufacturers and investors have pivoted away from the US, the world’s biggest economy. That’s a mistake, says Matthew Lynn
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Will “Liberation Day” strike again?
Donald Trump’s 90-day tariff pause comes to an end on 9 July. Can we expect further market turmoil?
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Is Donald Trump putting the US dollar in danger?
Donald Trump's administration sees one of its greatest advantages – the US dollar – as a burden. Gold is the obvious beneficiary, says Cris Sholto Heaton.
