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Global economies are growing together, relying less on the U.S. as an engine

Aug 25, 2017
It also helps mitigate risk, one expert says.
National flags in front of the European Parliament on June 2016 in Strasbourg, eastern France.
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The top risks to the world in 2017

Jan 5, 2017
No. 1 on the list: An independent America, according to the Eurasia Group.
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Global economy still grappling with debt

Dec 22, 2016
Almost a decade after the European financial crisis started to report the financial troubles that brought about the Crash of 2008, banks, governments, and people are again heavily in debt
 Pensioners take part in an anti-austerity demonstration in central Athens on December 15, 2016. 
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What the Big Mac creator's legacy has to do with exchange rates

Dec 2, 2016
Burgernomics, a global study comparing currency, was inspired by the hit burger.
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IMF warns against protectionist sentiment

Oct 4, 2016
At its annual meeting in Washington D.C., the IMF sees threats to global growth.
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IMF worried about growth at meeting in Washington

Oct 4, 2016
This week's International Monetary Fund meeting is expected to discuss growth and jobs.
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde speaks during a press conference at the IMF Headquarters on Friday in Washington, D.C. 
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Pepsi announces results amid global uncertainty

Jul 7, 2016
The beverage firm's quarterly results come at a time of post-Brexit uncertainty.
Pepsi earnings for the second quarter were better than anticipated.
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For public good, not for profit.

All eyes on U.S. consumers as retail sales soften

Apr 13, 2016
Retail sales were down unexpectedly in March.
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It's hard to make Trump's debt plan add up

Apr 4, 2016
The numbers are dubious, the predicted economic spillover effects dire.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to guests during a campaign rally on March 29, 2016 in Janesville, Wisconsin. Wisconsin voters go to the polls for the state's primary on April 5.  
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Weekly Wrap: Janet Yellen and the global economy

Mar 18, 2016
David Gura and Leigh Gallagher join Kai Ryssdal to recap the week that was.