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Not as bad as it looks — better for the Fed to keep calm, and carry on?
In the US economy, and at Unhedged
Widespread use of restrictions to prevent staff moving to a rival prompts backlash
The USW has inserted itself into the election, US-China relations and a $14.9bn cross-border deal
And the death of the stock size factor
The greenback’s global role has endured shocks from without and within
Policymaker says publishing interest rate forecasts could help to address shortfalls in communication and tackle market volatility
Communication matters precisely because the structural problem between the pair is probably insoluble
Fund also cites concerns over fiscal ‘imbalances’ in UK, China and Italy
Comments from Federal Reserve chair came after global markets rocked by shifting interest rate expectations
US also to probe Chinese shipbuilding as president’s re-election campaign fights for votes in Pennsylvania
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
And bank earnings
Strength of US economy prompts investors to scale back expectations for rate cuts
How long can the economy last without a recession?
Fund also upgrades inflation forecasts as strong demand and tight labour market delay possible Fed rate cuts
High interest rates leave less financial flexibility to deal with unexpected events
Inconsequential reforms suggested for the Bank of England, misjudged US inflation and markets, and extrapolating too much
Plus, how oil got to $90
Government debt sells off and dollar gains as latest sign of hot economy cools hopes of interest rate cuts
FT-Michigan Ross poll finds president’s gains could be derailed by stubborn fears over high prices
The scale of accumulated wealth makes it a tempting target. But critics say inheritance taxes are unpopular and ineffective
The precious metal’s surge may herald a whole new world
Brookings-FT Tiger index shows ‘positive omens’ for modest pick-up compared with last year
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
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