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Is the G7 a dead parrot?

The group is weaker for the undermining strategy of the US, but still has a role to play Read more →
Not yet worrying about a trade war? It may be time to start

It is time to realise that Trump’s America is not only an unequal partner, but also an unreliable ally Read more →
US Treasuries unlikely to remain below 3% for long

Peak in bond yields coincides mostly with that in the Federal Funds rate Read more →
Trump’s shot across the bows at Brexit Britain

The Global Britain free trade fantasy was and remains dangerous twaddle Read more →
Has the global economy turned?

Uncertainty in Italy is just the latest indication that hopes for 2018 were overblown Read more →