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Chinese market Is what Africa needs next, says Uganda leader
China needs to give U.S. or European-style market access to Africa as the next step in fostering a strong economic relationship, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni…
Russia and India face biggest trade losses from carbon prices
Not all countries are equally well placed to compete in a low-carbon world, with Russia and India set to be among the biggest losers, according…
South Korea exports post double-digit gains despite global challenges
South Korea’s exports posted solid gains in October, but cooling momentum in its manufacturing sector highlighted challenges to the global trade recovery from supply chain…
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China’s economy weakens as power crunch, Covid rules hurt
China’s economy showed signs of further weakness in October as power shortages and surging commodity prices weighed on manufacturing, while strict Covid controls put a…
Why your Christmas ornaments are about to get more expensive
This year, the Chinese city of Yiwu -- the world’s biggest hub for the manufacture of plastic reindeer, twinkle lights and other Christmas paraphernalia --…
Powell risks rerun of 1960s inflation from confusing jobs market
In the late 1960s, U.S. economic policy makers misjudged how hot they could run the jobs market without fanning inflation. The miscue paved the way…
Blame red tape for Germany’s ailing infrastructure
Germany needs to start spending to make up for years of underinvestment, and there’s a ton of money on the table if political parties agree…
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Soybeans hit longest slump since dot.com era as China sales lag
The last time soybeans slumped for this long Google was still three months away from being founded.
U.K. threatens to retaliate in fishing dispute with France
The U.K. said it would retaliate with more rigorous checks on fishing activity in its waters if France follows through with its own threat to…
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G-20 leaders plan to stop funding offshore coal, draft statement says
Leaders of the Group of 20 wealthy economies are preparing to pledge to stop funding foreign coal-fired plants, but are still wrangling over climate objectives…