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The UK secretly helped relocate thousands of Afghans to Britain after a data leak
How the world’s most famous investor made money on a stumbling stock
US tariffs on pharmaceuticals mean hard questions for the industry and its political future.
Small boats, nuclear deterrence and the Bayeux tapestry
Bitcoin surpassed the $122,000 mark as US lawmakers get set to vote on crypto legislation
Trump’s proposed levies have sown confusion. How should the world respond?
Investment banking set to extend worst run in over a decade
In India, Jane Street fights accusations of market manipulation
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Despite Trump’s pledge to end the fighting, Russia's attacks are intensifying
Why the US economy hasn’t felt Trump’s tariffs yet
Traders bet levies will ultimately hit demand for industrial metal
With huge economic and political shifts taking place, what will replace the old world order?
Martin Wolf and Paul Krugman go through the mailbag of listeners’ questions and comments
EU negotiators are closing in on a trade deal with Donald Trump that would cement hi…
New policies haven’t put a brake on stock prices . . . yet
What does Peter Thiel really want from President Trump?
US sanctions against Russia have led to hundreds of entities becoming legally paralysed
The S&P 500 is up more than 20 per cent since mid-April
The US president is reshaping the global economy. Who wins and loses as a result?
Labour's cheers, tears, and welfare fears
The legislation would cut taxes by $4.5tn over 10 years while slashing welfare spending and green subsidies
While equities soar, the US dollar plunges
US trade officials are seeking narrower deals before Trump’s tariffs come back
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio sounds the alarm
Can US democracy and the postwar economic system survive the Trump administration?
The oil market predicted the twists and turns of the Israel-Iran conflict
Mainland equities are flat in first six months of 2025, while Hang Seng index has gained 20%
Can Europe finally unite its finances?
After abandoning its IPO plans, fintech Klarna transforms its business model
The story behind the Facebook founder’s turn toward Trump
Regulators in Washington want to encourage more consolidation in the banking industry
Donald Trump’s former national security adviser reckons with the president’s move to bomb Iran
Plus: is the UK prime minister faring better on the world stage?
Labour MPs revolt against Keir Starmer over proposed cuts
War, tariffs, high interest rates, etc. Why don’t markets care?
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