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Business Daily (BBC Economy 2026-07-16 20:30:00)
China's economy slows, New York targets AI centres, and the ‘king of fruits’ giveaway
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Chip giant TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production (BBC Economy 2026-07-16 10:23:00)
The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to $265bn.
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What's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you? (BBC Economy 2026-07-16 10:14:45)
The rate of UK economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised.
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UK economy returns to growth in May (BBC Economy 2026-07-16 06:17:01)
The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.
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Gas prices drive down US inflation - but will it last? (BBC Economy 2026-07-14 16:05:16)
While the US inflation rate fell in June, concerns remain over price rises increasing again due to the renewed conflict in the Middle East.
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US inflation rate eases to 3.5% as gasoline prices fall (BBC Economy 2026-07-14 13:51:22)
While the US inflation rate fell in June, concerns remain over price rises increasing again due to the renewed conflict in the Middle East.
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The secretive crypto firm backed by Farage's biggest donor (BBC Economy 2026-07-13 23:00:59)
Tether is a giant in crytocurrency, an industry that Nigel Farage believes the UK should be embracing.
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The mysterious crypto firm backed by Farage's biggest donor (BBC Economy 2026-07-13 23:00:59)
Tether is a giant in crytocurrency, an industry that Nigel Farage believes the UK should be embracing.
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'Keeping kids entertained can be expensive so VAT cut will help' (BBC Economy 2026-07-12 05:46:59)
Parents welcome a government scheme but a charity warns it will not solve the cost-of-living crisis.
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Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start (BBC Economy 2026-07-11 12:00:16)
The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.
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Interest rates may need to rise this year, says Bank of England economist (BBC Economy 2026-07-09 17:37:11)
Chief economist at the Bank of England says slower growth and inflationary pressures mean rate rise needed
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One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages (BBC Economy 2026-07-07 15:18:00)
Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.
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Why the expected fight over the North American trade deal never kicked off (BBC Economy 2026-07-02 13:43:39)
The US has confirmed it will not extend the agreement for another 16 years, but stopped short of more dramatic action.
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World Cup boom falters as US hospitality jobs fall in June (BBC Economy 2026-07-02 13:36:04)
There had been early signs of a jobs boom from the tournament, but hospitality jobs declined in June.
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Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise (BBC Economy 2026-06-30 23:02:02)
Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.
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Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers (BBC Economy 2026-06-30 06:22:35)
Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.
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Supreme Court blocks Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook (BBC Economy 2026-06-29 16:51:52)
The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts.
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Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan (BBC Economy 2026-06-29 15:41:04)
Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.
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Rethink (BBC Economy 2026-06-25 15:30:00)
Could the US dollar lose its number one status?
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How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise (BBC Economy 2026-06-25 11:04:09)
Experts say support is available as total debt and arrears to suppliers hit a new record.