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Eshe Nelson
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In a Bid to Kick-Start Growth, Britain Turns to China
Buffeted by tariffs and trade tensions, Prime Minister Keir Starmer took British business leaders to China and emerged with deals on visas and Scotch whisky,…
The Leverage That Europe Has Over the U.S. Economy
After the latest bout of trade turmoil with the United States, European leaders are looking for ways to project strength to the Trump administration, which…
Global Central Bankers Express Support for Fed Chair After Criminal Investigation
The defense comes after Jerome Powell pushed back on what he described as pressure by the Trump administration to cut interest rates in the United…
Stocks, Bonds and the Dollar Slip on Threat to Fed Chair Powell
The broad shift out of U.S. financial assets revived last year’s trend called the “sell America” trade.
Interest Rate Cut and Slower Inflation Offer Britons a Reprieve
Britain’s central bank reduced interest rates to 3.75 percent, a move that was welcomed by the government, which has been looking to lower the high…
On British Roads, Chinese Cars Are Racing Ahead
BYD, Chery and other Chinese automakers are winning over drivers in Britain, where tariffs are low and buyers are open to new brands.
U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Hits Stumbling Block
The U.S. government has paused a tech-focused trade pledge with Britain over broader disagreements about Britain’s digital regulations and food safety rules.
For These Businesses, U.S. Tariffs Are a Price Worth Paying
Some British business owners are determined to keep their access to American consumers, but they are facing trade-offs.
A Major Moment for the British Economy: What to Watch in the U.K. Budget
Rachel Reeves, the top economic official in an increasingly unpopular government, will appear in Parliament to present tax and spending plans.
Britain’s Most Unpopular Chancellor in Decades Faces Another Big Test
Rachel Reeves, who has had a bruising tenure as the country’s top economic official, is set to announce tax and spending measures that risk stoking…