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Will the Bank of England cut interest rates by 50 bps in response to Trump’s tariffs?
The Monetary Policy Committee could opt for a larger-than-usual cut in May, as Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten to pour cold water on economic growth
By Katie Williams Published
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Will Trump’s tariffs send inflation to a new high?
Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs sent global stock markets into freefall, but what impact will they have on inflation?
By Katie Williams Published
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What is stagflation and what can be done about it?
The UK is grappling with persistent inflation and lacklustre growth. Has it entered a period of stagflation, and what can be done if so?
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Will Putin invade Europe? Why investors know Russia is a paper tiger
Opinion Markets are right to ignore talk of Putin invading Europe, says Max King.
By Max King Published
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What are tariffs and what do they mean for your money?
Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs have caused a global stock market crash. What are tariffs, why are they bad news for markets, and what do they mean for your money?
By Katie Williams Published
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Stock market selloff deepens as China responds to Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs: FTSE 100 plummets
Trump's tariffs have sent shockwaves through the global financial system and caused stock markets to tumble
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Why French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been banned from running for office
Marine Le Pen, presidential candidate and leader of France's right-wing National Rally party, has been barred from standing by the country's judges.
By Emily Hohler Published
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Will there be a US recession in 2025?
Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs have thrown the global economy into chaos. Could the new import taxes help tip the US economy into recession this year?
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Five years on: what did Covid cost us?
We’re still counting the costs of the global coronavirus pandemic – and governments’ responses. What did we learn?
By Simon Wilson Published