The Economist

China’s steelmakers are selling abroad at bargain prices, to the distress of foreign competitors and politicians alike.
Business
The Economist

Chinese overcapacity is crushing the global steel industry

With China’s economy struggling, its steelmakers are selling abroad at bargain prices, to the distress of foreign competitors and politicians alike.

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US Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell at the headquarters of the Federal Reserve.
Business
The Economist

Why the Federal Reserve has bet big on its interest rate cut

It’s a bold move that carries economic and political risks.

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THE ECONOMIST: The car industry might be slow to mark but fully-electric vehicles will win the race.
The Economist
The Economist

Why the hype for hybrid cars won’t last long

THE ECONOMIST: The car industry might be slow to mark but fully-electric vehicles will win the race.

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Chairman of the US Federal Reserve Jerome Powell is set to finally cut interest rates - but will it be the massive boon that investors are banking on?
Business
The Economist

The US Fed’s interest rate cuts may disappoint investors

The longed-for moment is almost here, but Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell could still surprise.

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Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw holds a photograph of the rifle and other items found near where a suspect in the attempted assassination attempt was found.
US Politics
The Economist

Another attempt on Trump’s life will shake up the election

Republicans and Democrats must again try to avoid politicising a failed assassination.

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Donald Trump has talked up the idea of a US sovereign wealth fund. But it may have bigger risks.
Business
The Economist

Why an American sovereign wealth fund is a risky idea

Donald Trump’s latest proposal has worryingly broad support.

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The system for determining an election result in America is now stronger, but so is public mistrust of it.
Politics
The Economist

What will happen if America’s election result is contested?

The system is now stronger, but so is public mistrust of it.

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Why are we still bothering with cover letters?
Business
The Economist

Why are we still bothering with cover letters?

A cover letter is mysterious and highly pointless, yet recruiters still ask for them. But Why?

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THE ECONOMIST: AI will not fix Apple’s sluggish iPhone sales any time soon.
The Economist
The Economist

AI will not fix Apple’s sluggish iPhone sales any time soon

The technology is not yet ready for prime time on phones or other devices

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Vice-President Kamala Harris will debate Donald Trump on September 10th. 
analysis
USA
The Economist

Why Kamala Harris has the advantage in debating Donald Trump

THE ECONOMIST: Kamala Harris is betting that Donald Trump’s urge to project dominance will get him in trouble.

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The Rupert Murdoch succession saga continues in court.
Business
The Economist

Murdoch’s successor may be named but power battle isn’t over

Rupert Murdoch named his son Lachlan his successor but the fight for power over the family newspaper empire is not over yet

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Stockmarket data has never been easier to access but at what cost
Business
The Economist

Has the growth of social media broken the stockmarket?

Nearly all work processes have been made more efficient by technology, with one exception

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Donald Trump’s campaign has unleashed a barrage of attack ads in the fight against Kamala Harris. It could be a strategy that works.
World
The Economist

Trump’s campaign has unleashed attack ads. They could work

Donald Trump initially appeared off when grappling with his new opponent Kamala Harris, but as the campaign reaches its final phase, his advisers and allies have established a clear strategy. 

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Warren Buffett has chalked up his 94th birthday. But is it still many happy returns for investors in Berkshire Hathaway?
Business
The Economist

Has Warren Buffett lost his touch?

America’s favourite great-grandpa has hit his 94th birthday. But some investors with Berkshire Hathaway may wonder where their many happy returns are.

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Dung beetles provide a huge economic boost to cattle ranchers each year.
Business
The Economist

Why the humble dung beetle is actually worth millions

Dung beetles have never looked more attractive.

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