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Let’s adjust to living with Covid and get Britain back to work
Opinion The Covid-19 era is over, leaving a stagnant and lethargic workforce in its wake. It’s time to wake up, says Matthew Lynn.
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Why China's Covid lockdowns will be the next big shock for global growth
News China’s attempts to eradicate Covid with repeated lockdowns will affect supply chains and depress the global economy.
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Surge in Covid cases in China rattles markets. What is going on?
News The resurgence of Covid in China has led to fears that lockdowns could derail the global economic recovery. Saloni Sardana explains what is going on and how it affects the global economy.
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The mistakes pharmaceutical companies made with their Covid vaccines
Opinion Covid-19 looked as if it would mark the start of a golden age for the pharmaceutical industry. It’s not worked out that way, says Matthew Lynn.
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How China's “zero-Covid” policy could affect the global economy
Analysis As part of t its “zero Covid” policy, China is imposing stringent lockdowns as the number of cases rises sharply. Saloni Sardana looks at how this could affect the global economic recovery.
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Asian economies must adjust to Covid-19
News Asian countries have kept tight restrictions, and are only slowly rolling out vaccines. Markets are subdued, but better times may be coming.
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How Omicron could trigger stagflation
Analysis As Omicron runs rife, populations are hunkering down, stifling consumption and growth. But with politicians and central banks reluctant to spend, that raises the threat of stagflation. John Stepek explains why.
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What tightening Covid rules mean for your money
Analysis The government has introduced new rules to slow the spread of Covid. John Stepek looks at what they could mean for the markets, interest rates, and your money.
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Stockmarkets are trading on thin ice as Omicron variant spreads
News The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is driving stockmarkets down, with travel and leisure stocks particularly badly hit.
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