February 14th, 2019
By Kiran Najran
Like the UK, inflation in the US fell in January to record a fresh low for some time. Last month, inflation dropped to 1.6% from 1.9% the previous month and, although...
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February 13th, 2019
By Kiran Najran
Stock markets around the world received a boost yesterday as there have been reports that a US government shutdown deal looks likely to go ahead. There were concerns...
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February 12th, 2019
By Kiran Najran
Donald Trump started the week by offering some advice to Democrats, even as the government prepared for another shutdown within a week. Last week, it looked as if...
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February 11th, 2019
By Kiran Najran
Just when it looks as if the US and China might actually secure a breakthrough in trade negotiations, Donald Trump has to come along and spoil it. On Thursday, the...
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February 8th, 2019
By Kiran Najran
Yesterday, House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, said that there will not be another government shutdown over Trump’s demands for border wall funding. She said that the...
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February 7th, 2019
By Kiran Najran
America’s trade deficit with the rest of the world narrowed to $49.3 billion in November. That is down from $55.7 billion the previous month and much better than...
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