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There is a link between liberalism and economic performance

No excuse is ever required to admire the lustrous romanticism of the poet John Keats and here we are in Autumn (only in high Northern latitudes, of course!). Confusing metaphorical mists may be swirling around...

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Achieving financial goals through mutual funds

Mutual funds are one of the leading market-linked investment instruments that can help you create wealth. To meet any unique financial goal you can consider investing in different types of mutual funds. Whether you are...

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Airbus-Boeing WTO dispute: What you need to know

The spat is in focus with the WTO allowing the US to impose tariffs on billions of dollars worth of EU goods. DW takes a look at the nearly 15-year-old case that has seen the...

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Is Fed Rate cut an indicator of a Global Rate Cut spiral?

The Fed is finally bringing some reason to smile for President Trump by making two continuous 25-bps cut after a gap of nearly a decade. It remains to be seen whether, the US economy moves up...

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Conspiracies are ‘always theories of power’

Whether it’s Area 51, the moon landing or the 9/11 attacks, it feels like a disproportionate amount of conspiracy theories have something to do with the US. Expert Michael Butter says that’s not quite true....

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Drama in the Oil Markets, But This Isn’t 2007 Anymore

The attacks on Saudi Arabia’s largest oil-processing plant at Abqaiq and its second-largest oil field in Khurais on Saturday knocked out about 5.7 million barrels a day of output – about half of Saudi production...

Uncertainty over oil price goes beyond possible cut to Saudi supply

It’s been a turbulent few days on international markets for oil investors. Yet while Saudi Arabian supply may be restored quickly, the attacks have raised questions that may impact the price of oil in the...

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Politics First – Focusing on wars and not fog

After trying hitherto to ignore politics as much as possible many traders have now become the keenest of followers. Even algorithmic programmes are being written to respond to key words in political speeches, announcements, news...

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ECB injects fresh stimulus in bid to inspire sluggish eurozone

Outgoing ECB President Mario Draghi achieved his goal of further cuts to interest rates and the renewal of bond buying for the euro area. But some policymakers are skeptical that the move was necessary. European...

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How to look after your mental health

A lot of the conversation around mental health focuses on mental illness, but mental wellbeing doesn’t just mean the absence of symptoms. Here are some practical, evidence-based ways to foster mental wellbeing.  “Mental wellbeing is...

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China’s exports to US fall amid trade war

China’s exports to the US were down year-on-year in August. The dive follows July’s surprise growth and comes amid a high-pressure campaign by Washington to coerce Beijing into signing a new trade deal. China’s trade...

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Climate crisis: Is travel writing — or even traveling — still morally legitimate?

As we grapple with climate change, travel journalist Paul Sullivan considers the cognitive and moral dissonance involved in selling destinations at a time when the planet needs us to be traveling less. It was while...