International Economics

International Economics

Ireland Is Launching a Sovereign Wealth Fund

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On Tuesday, Ireland said it wants to leverage its corporate tax revenue from tech giants to create a sovereign wealth fund.

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International Economics

Oil Leaps, Shekel Falls After Israel Declares War

Crude oil prices jumped to $89 a barrel as Hamas’s attack on Israel drove concerns of wider conflict across the oil-rich Middle East.

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Economics

US Consumers Are Taking a Credit Card Break

Facing eye-watering amounts of debt and record-high interest rates, US consumers have started charging less on their credit cards.

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Power Corridor

Chasing Up Russian Yachts and Mansions Proving Pricey

The West’s economic war on Russia is producing a massive taxpayer tab.

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Power Corridor

UN Chief Warns of ‘Great Fracture’ Among Global Powers

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International Economics

The West is Touting a New Trade Route That Bypasses China

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International Economics

African Nations are Pushing for the World’s Top Polluters to Pay Up

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International Economics

European Startup Funding Weakens as Investors Favor Bonds

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International Economics

Latin American Countries Take the Lead in Whipping Inflation

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Geopolitics

US Mulls a Quid Pro Quo to Enlist China in Opioid Fight

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Geopolitics

Mr. Kerry Goes to Beijing Amid China’s Hotter Climate, Cooler Economy

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International Economics

UK’s Top Companies Are Scaling Back Charitable Gifts

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International Economics

Yellen Takes Her Turn on Chinese Charm Offensive

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Industrials

Gatwick Airport Expansion Flies Over Climate Change Concerns

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International Economics

Ireland and Luxembourg Echo Calls for Shadow Banking Oversight

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Geopolitics

The Chinese Spy Balloon Was Reportedly Full of American Technology

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