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Japanese Government Bonds Extend Slump After BOJ Rate Hike
Japanese government bonds fell on Monday, extending their declines after the Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in 30 years.
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UK economy entering 2026 amid sharp private sector downturn, says CBI
Business lobby survey finds firms ‘put brakes on key spending decisions’ before autumn budgetHeather Stewart: Four reasons to be cheerful about UK plc in 2026Wes Streeting urges closer EU trading ties to grow economyUK failure to seal EU tax exemption hands firms pile of paperworkBusiness leaders h…
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Petrol and diesel profit margins still persistently high, says watchdog
The consumer watchdog says weak competition between retailers is keeping profit margins up.
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Eye Opener: Weather could impact holiday travel plans
Millions of Americans face a chaotic holiday travel rush at airports and on the roads as weather could disrupt some plans. Plus, tensions escalate as the U.S. seizes a second oil tanker off of Venezuela's coast. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
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Britons reported to be drinking less, as data shows consumption at record low
More moderate alcohol habits rather than total abstention appear to have driven fallPeople in Britain are drinking less alcohol than in previous years, according to reports.The average UK adult consumed 10.2 alcoholic drinks a week last year, the lowest figure since data collection began in 1990 and…
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The Land Trap by Mike Bird review – ground down
A masterful introduction to the economics of our most basic asset‘The landlord is a gentleman who does not earn his wealth … his sole function, his chief pride, is the consumption of wealth produced by others.” It was 1909, and a liberal politician was launching an assault on a class of people who –…
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Hawkish Fed overtones not expected to last long into 2026
Read the December forecast from the FT’s Monetary Policy Radar team
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China Consumer Shares Hit Record Losing Streak on Weak Demand
Chinese consumer stocks are headed for their longest-ever stretch of annual underperformance, and analysts expect the trajectory to continue amid a sluggish economy and policy uncertainty.
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Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
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The Economy Survived 2025, But Many Americans Are Reeling
A feared recession didn’t materialize, but unemployment rose, wage growth slowed and affordability challenges are mounting.
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Petro Aims to Bypass Congress by Decree in Colombia Budget Clash
The Colombian government is attempting to ram through a fiscal plan by decree after it was rejected by the legislature, pushing against constitutional limits even as investors show signs of discomfort.
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How this commodity trader is preparing for a second wave of inflation
A similar pattern to the 1970’s may be on the cards, says this former commodity trader
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Yuan Strength Beyond 7 Level Will Be Brief, Top Forecaster Says
Any yuan appreciation beyond the key 7 per dollar level will likely be short-lived, partly due to pressure on Chinese manufacturers and sluggish foreign investment inflows, a top currency forecaster said.
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US farmers say Trump’s $12bn package not enough to undo damage from tariffs
Thousands of farms set to go bankrupt as grain farmers in particular hit by trade disruptions caused by price hikesDonald Trump, having promised to “NEVER LET OUR FARMERS DOWN”, appeared to come through for them this month when he unveiled a $12bn aid package. Industry leaders say thousands of farms…
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The so-called ‘great debasement trade’ is back on as gold sets fresh record, says this strategist
A rise in geopolitical tensions and the search for inflation hedges are fuelling the surge in precious metal prices
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Apollo cuts risk and stockpiles cash in preparation for market turmoil
Marc Rowan tells investors firm is positioning itself for when ‘something bad happens’
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Silver Hits Record High on Rate-Cut Bets and Geopolitical Strife
Silver rose to a record and gold edged higher on heightened geopolitical tensions and expectations for more Federal Reserve rate cuts next year.
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How Many Toys Will Parents Buy for Their Kids This Christmas?
Ynon Kreiz, the chief executive of Mattel, believes consumers squeezed by tariffs and inflation will cut back on other things before they skimp on Barbies and Hot Wheels.
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Gold prices hit record high on US interest rate-cut bets
Gold hit a new record high on Monday, driven by expectations of US interest rate cuts and strong demand for safe-haven assets, while silver also reached an all-time peak. The gains mark a remarkable year for precious metals, supported by a weaker dollar, geopolitical tensions, and strong investment …
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