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This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

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The screens once ruled our world, confined, When work and life align, consider resigning. But now the cables start to fray, And tech-built towers fall away. During the pandemic, the tech industry stood as one of the biggest winners. It led the charge during lockdowns, reshaped how people worked and lived, and expanded its reach into nearly every sector of modern life. However, as the world rebalances itself, the aftershocks of that tech boom are becoming increasingly apparent and more painful.

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A barrel falls, and prices bow, Inflation loosens under its own weight. While tariffs roar, the market hums. Oil yields the gift of a lower rate. As OPEC+ and major oil producers race to secure global market share, their decisions are unraveling the inflationary pressures that traders and policymakers feared would accelerate. As oil prices decline, not only does gasoline cost less, but transport-driven and commodity-driven inflation also retreats.

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China’s prolonged overproduction trend is deteriorating its manufacturing sector. The EU accuses China of distorting the market through subsidy-driven overcapacity. While Beijing denies the existence of such subsidies, evidence suggests otherwise. Ch

When numbers rise but hope feels still, The engines churn, yet dreams are chill. For what is growth without belief? When trade and trust fall apart? The second quarter of 2025 delivered a seemingly impressive headline: a 3% annualized GDP growth rate for the United States. On the surface, it confirmed a narrative of resilience and expansion. But beneath that number lies a story of hesitation, caution, and the uncertain fallout of trade policy.

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

Fed Governors Bowman and Waller Dissent in Favor of Rate Cuts Powell “Inflation Remains High Even Without Tariff Effects” Wait-and-See Mode Until September Meeting “More Learning Needed” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sp

The tide of change is slow to turn, Yet signals rise, too clear to spurn. What waits beneath the calm facade, May soon emerge to shift the guard. In its latest policy meeting, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) chose once again to hold interest rates steady, resisting the growing pressure seen across global central banks. But behind this seemingly calm surface lies a powerful signal. For the first time in years, the BOJ revised its projected inflation rate upward, from 2.2% to 2.7%.

Beyond the numbers, there is a silence. Cities grow taller, but profits shrink. Under the glass towers and debt-led pride, something hollow echoes inside. China’s real estate crisis is no longer just a slow leak in a tire. It has become a dead weight dragging down the momentum of an entire financial ecosystem. While headlines this week zoomed in on HSBC’s earnings disappointment, the real story lies beyond a single bank’s quarterly results.

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

The U.S. is set to implement reciprocal tariffs without delay starting August 1. Brazil, still without a trade deal, insists it "won’t wag its tail for Washington." China has extended its tariff truce with the U.S.

Rates remain steady. Tariffs raise costs. Price relief lies months ahead. As the Federal Reserve wrapped up its July meeting, Chair Jerome Powell confirmed a cautious tone, stating that there would be no interest rate cut this month. The Fed wants more time to assess how recent tariffs will impact inflation. Although trade negotiations with major partners appear to be nearing a conclusion, the impact of the new reciprocal levies is only now starting to be felt.

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

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