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Will the boom in defence spending drive economic growth?
Defence spending is soaring, and politicians in the UK and Europe are telling voters it will be a major boost to economic growth. But is that really the case?
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'Capitalism is suffering death by a thousand cuts': Ruchir Sharma talks to MoneyWeek
Interview Ruchir Sharma, author of What Went Wrong with Capitalism, explains how free enterprise in developed economies has been undermined by continual state interference
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Trump delays Liberation Day 2.0, but threatens new tariffs
Donald Trump has extended his 90-day tariff pause but has sent letters to 14 countries detailing the tariffs they will face from 1 August, as well as threatening new levies on copper and pharmaceuticals
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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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Israel claims victory in the '12-day war' with Iran
Donald Trump may have announced a ceasefire in the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, but what comes next depends on what happens internally in Iran
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Investors remain calm as the Middle East war unfolds
Conflict in the Middle East has failed to shake oil or stock markets. Can the peace hold?
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US-China trade deal has been signed, says Trump
While details of the new US-China trade deal are unclear, it will likely ease restrictions on rare earth metals and high tech products
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Israel attacks Iran – will the US join the conflict?
Opinion The two countries have been exchanging fire since Israel launched air strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities and infrastructure on Friday 13 June. But without US involvement, it may only have created a “wounded big beast”
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US and China reach a ceasefire in their trade war after talks in London
The US and China's trading relationship – the most important one in the global economy – is back on track. Will the truce last?
