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How to shockproof the UK economy’s exposure to global risks Mohamed El-Erian As with US bond yields, the UK economy risks catching cold whenever anywhere else sneezes – but Britain can insulate itself better
Will Trump’s tariff threats protect the dollar’s dominance? Jeffrey Frankel Brics nations’ plan to create rival to greenback is bound to fail even without president-elect’s measures
Big EU economies must reform as Donald Trump’s tariffs loom Kenneth Rogoff As Germany and France struggle, Keynesian stimulus alone cannot pull them out of their malaise
The message to Democrats is clear: you must dump neoliberal economics Joseph Stiglitz The party must return to its progressive roots. A new economy is needed with new rules and new roles
Trump’s tax cuts and Musk’s Doge show they have no idea about US debt Jeffrey Frankel It is often said the tycoons know how to put America’s fiscal house in order – but the smart money says that’s not the case
Trump would make the US economy weaker, less competitive and less equal Joseph Stiglitz Former president offers blank cheque to coal and oil, and cosies up to billionaires such as Elon Musk and Peter Thiel
Trump would pull out of Paris climate treaty again – and Harris faces tough choices Barry Eichengreen If elected, the Democrat is likely to face a trade-off over manufacturing jobs and economic independence from China
Why have US shares, gold and the dollar been soaring? Jeffrey Frankel The emergence of artificial intelligence has pushed the tech sector to all-time highs, but other assets have risen, too
Labour’s growth strategy: the devil lies not in planning, but in implementation Mohamed El-Erian The party’s roadmap must favour comprehensive reforms, carried out at the same time, and sooner rather than later
It doesn’t make sense: why US tariffs on Chinese cleantech risk the green transition Jeffrey Frankel Global demand for renewable energy is surging so why make solar panels, wind turbines and EVs dearer for western consumers?
Why policymakers are more likely to risk high inflation during periods of economic uncertainty Kenneth Rogoff Central banks may not aim for such an outcome but will probably adjust interest rate decisions in a way that makes it more likely than deep recession
Higher interest rates make government debt unviable as an economic solution Kenneth Rogoff Big economies such as the US must change fiscal policy as the realities of debt and inflation bite
Joe Biden has just dealt a big defeat to big tech Joseph Stiglitz US president’s new executive order is an important step towards protecting sensitive personal data
The US stock markets are booming. But why? Kenneth Rogoff Buoyed by the AI boom there seems no end in sight for the rally but there is little reason to believe it can last
Is AI really the biggest threat when our world is guided more by human stupidity? Nouriel Roubini There is both hope and hype for what artificial intelligence can do for growth – if politicians can tame its destructive potential
Don’t count on a soft landing for the world economy – turbulence is ahead Kenneth Rogoff Experts seem optimistic but events in China, Europe and the US suggest risks are still tilted to the downside
Russia must be held accountable over Ukraine – we should seize its assets Joseph Stiglitz and Andrew Kosenko After the EU and US failed to agree aid packages, we must send a clear message to regimes waging wars
The global economy is poised for another tumultuous year in 2024 Kenneth Rogoff High interest rates, a slowdown in China and a possible Trump victory could make for a rocky year
Higher interest rates are here to stay, so we need a rethink Kenneth Rogoff Even if inflation falls, soaring debt levels, deglobalisation and populist pressures will have an impact
Did the US Federal Reserve rein in inflation? Possibly Jeffrey Frankel Some credit the Fed and Joe Biden for America’s relatively painless escape from inflation. It’s not a simple answer
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