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War Has Already Hurt the Economies of Israel’s Nearest Neighbors

The impact on global growth of the Middle East violence has so far been contained. That’s not the case for Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan, which were already struggling.

By Patricia Cohen

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The Debt Problem Is Enormous, and the System for Fixing It Is Broken

Economists offer alternatives to financial safeguards created when the U.S. was the pre-eminent superpower and climate change wasn’t on the agenda.

By Patricia Cohen

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World Bank President Ajay Banga Addresses Climate Change

Ajay Banga, who took over the top job in June, has prioritized global warming issues in his first months on the job.

By David Gelles

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Fed Chair Recalls Inflation ‘Head Fakes,’ Pledges to Do More if Needed

Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, said officials will proceed carefully. But if more policy action is needed, he pledged to take it.

By Jeanna Smialek