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Trump tariffs: which countries face higher tariff rates?
Following the end of the 90-day tariff pause, US president Donald Trump has raised fresh tariffs on dozens of countries, including doubling the import tax on Indian goods to 50%
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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UK interest rates cut by 25 basis points: live reaction to the Bank of England’s decision
UK interest rates have been cut by 0.25 percentage points to 4.00%, with concerns over economic weaknesses trumping rising inflation
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
Although we are past the worst of the cost of living crisis, the Bank of England recently said price rises could hit 3.7% later this year. What is inflation and how does it impact your personal finances?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Trump’s tariffs are here to stay
Opinion Trump's tariffs mean American businesses and consumers will have to pick up the tab
By Bill Bonner Published
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Alex Karp: can Batman save America?
The US governing elite needs to take on the bad guys, says Alex Karp, who sees himself as the caped crusader to lead the battle
By Jane Lewis Published
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Global equities that should weather the stockmarket's storms
Opinion Alex Illingworth of Goshawk Asset Management highlights three diverse opportunities in global equities despite a turbulent landscape
By Alex Illingworth Published
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Cyber insurance is crucial to your business
The impact of a cyber attack can be devastating, so start researching now for cyber insurance
By David Prosser Published
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Philip Coggan: 'Donald Trump means business on tariffs'
Interview What could Trump's tariffs mean for the US and global economies? Philip Coggan, former columnist at the Financial Times and The Economist, explains
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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In defence of Donald Trump
Opinion Doom-mongers thought the world would end with the election of Donald Trump. Think again, says Max King
By Max King Published
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