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    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson is the FT's US business editor, leading its coverage of the forces and people shaping corporate America. 

    In more than 20 years at the FT he has held writing and editing positions on both sides of the Atlantic, including US news editor and media editor.

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    • Friday, 27 January, 2023
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      Cash bonanza enabled by retail investors fails to boost beneficiaries’ performance

    • Friday, 20 January, 2023
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      Geopolitical risks are driving efforts to diversify but there are no quick solutions

    • Monday, 16 January, 2023
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    • Saturday, 14 January, 2023
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      Newly empowered hardline House members are demanding deep spending cuts in exchange for raising borrowing limit

    • Monday, 9 January, 2023
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      Steve Easterbrook agrees to $400,000 civil penalty and five-year ban on directorships

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      Simpler menus and revamped technology will be introduced as part of effort to rein in costs

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      US home goods chain says there is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern

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      Former talent scout has sued company alleging culture of sexual harassment

    • Friday, 30 December, 2022
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      US central bankers hope lower profit margins will aid inflation fight

      Absorbing costs rather than passing them on to consumers could help ease price pressures

    • Monday, 26 December, 2022
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      US workers are short-changed over paid leave and debate about post-pandemic wellbeing misses its benefits

    • Friday, 23 December, 2022
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      As a cost of living crisis hits many countries, the US consumer has been surprisingly resilient. How long can that last?

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    • Tuesday, 6 December, 2022
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      Retailers bought early to avoid congestion in Los Angeles but some ships now queue at other US entry points

    • Thursday, 10 November, 2022
      US midterm elections
      Business leaders see a split Congress as reason to celebrate

      Midterm results may herald a less extreme Washington — but there are still plenty of fights ahead

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