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After raising rates to combat inflation, the Bank of England is buying bonds to bring rates down
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Justin Ho
Sep 28, 2022
The BoE seeks to restore stability after U.K. bond markets reacted badly to a government plan to cut taxes and go deeper into debt.
Strong U.S. dollar presents problems for much of the world
Sep 28, 2022
Good for U.S. tourists and importers. Bad for exporters and fragile world economies.
How many people are really facing poverty in the U.S.?
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Janet Nguyen
Sep 15, 2022
The answer, like everything involving economics, is complicated. We break it down for you.
How a stronger dollar weakens economies abroad
Sep 8, 2022
Countries that import commodities priced in U.S. dollars, like oil, are paying a lot more. So are nations that have dollar-denominated loans.
Why the U.S. dollar is so strong right now
Aug 29, 2022
The dollar index hit a 20-year high in European trading, the result of the Fed's rate hikes and the relative strength of the U.S. economy.
Stock buybacks: the pros and cons for companies and investors
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Lily Jamali
Aug 19, 2022
GM plans to buy back $5 billion worth of its own stock. Why do critics love to hate this corporate maneuver?
Democrats pass major agenda items, but they have a lot of hard work ahead
Aug 15, 2022
Democrats need to make the Inflation Reduction Act live up to its promise, Felicia Wong of the Roosevelt Institute says.
On tribal lands, broadband access remains a struggle
Aug 10, 2022
More funding for internet access has been made available during the COVID-19 pandemic, but coordination and permitting are still hurdles.
Sanctions and strong ruble challenge Russia's crypto mining industry
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Levi Bridges
Aug 9, 2022
A cold climate and cheap energy have made Russia a destination for bitcoin mining. But new factors confront its cryptocurrency efforts.
U.S. trade deficit shrinks as exports rise
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Justin Ho
Aug 4, 2022
The deficit shrank 6% in June on record exports. Sending liquefied natural gas to Europe played a part in that.