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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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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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18 July 64: Great Fire of Rome
Features Nero was one of the Roman Empire's most notorious emperors. And his role in the fire of Rome remains a controversial aspect of his reign.
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15 July 1799: discovery of the Rosetta Stone
Features The discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799, and its subsequent decryption, revealed the secrets of the pharaohs hidden in the hieroglyphic script.
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Farming isn't for the faint-hearted – and isn't profitable
Opinion Farming may look appealing, but turning a profit is extremely hard. No wonder many farmers are attracted to the Sustainable Farming Incentive, says Max King
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Rising FTSE 100 gives Rachel Reeves a win, for now
Opinion The FTSE 100 index of leading shares has broken through 9,000 for the first time. That’s not as impressive as it appears, and its future is looking grim.
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16 year olds can vote in the next general election – can Labour win with teens?
Comment Should 16 and 17 year olds in England be voting in the next general election - and what could Labour do to be in with the kids, asks Kalpana Fitzpatrick
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UK inflation unexpectedly jumps to 3.6% in June
Inflation rose by more than expected to 3.6% in June, coming in above the Bank of England's forecast
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The true nature of economic growth
Opinion The feds making a number go up is one thing; true economic growth is quite another, says Bill Bonner
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