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    A historic week for the global economy

    We look back on a turbulent seven days for central banks, markets and businesses.

  2. Britain bets on growth

    Experts and businesses react as the UK government unveils wide-ranging tax cuts.

  3. Russian economy under strain after many flee to border following military call-up

    Queues form along Russia's border as some leave to avoid a military call-up for Ukraine.

  4. Russian economy under strain after many flee to border following military call-up

    Queues form along Russia's border as some leave to avoid a military call-up for Ukraine.

  5. Currencies take a hit as interest rates climb

    Global markets react to inflation measures in the US and UK.

  6. The Fed raises interest rates for the third time

    The Federal Reserve increases interest rates by 0.75 percentage points to fight inflation

  7. The Fed raises interest rates for the third time

    The Federal Reserve increases interest rates by 0.75 percentage points to fight inflation

  8. World waits for the Fed

    Global markets wait for the latest interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve.

  9. Expectation rises ahead of Federal Reserve announcement

    Markets fear the Fed might increase US interest rates as high as 1 percentage point

  10. Expectation rises ahead of Federal Reserve announcement

    Markets fear the Fed might increase US interest rates as high as 1 percentage point

  11. Oil and gas firms warn against divestment

    Some big energy players criticise western solutions to global energy challenges.

  12. Uber's computer systems are hacked

    The ride-hailing company said it was responding to a 'cybersecurity incident'.

  13. Uber's computer systems are hacked

    The ride-hailing company said it was responding to a 'cybersecurity incident'

  14. Banks in Lebanon to close after hold-ups by customers

    Banks in Lebanon to close after a series of hold-ups by customers demanding their money

  15. Global economic slowdown has intensified, says IMF

    Its latest report says it's too early to say whether there will be a global recession.

  16. Global economic slowdown has intensified, says IMF

    Its latest report says it's too early to say whether there will be a global recession

  17. First broadcast 15/09/2022 14:32 GMT

    The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

  18. Europe sets out energy plan

    EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has made her State of the Union speech.

  19. Europe sets out energy plan

    EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has made her State of the Union speech.

  20. Twitter shareholders approve $44bn Musk deal

    Shareholders have voted to approve a deal with Elon Musk to buy the company for $44bn.

  21. Twitter shareholders approve $44bn Musk deal

    Shareholders have voted to approve a deal with Elon Musk to buy the company for $44bn.

  22. Shareholders vote on Twitter deal

    Twitter shareholders have been voting on whether to push the deal through.

  23. Russia's arms trade: Is the war in Ukraine bad for business?

    Russia is the world's second biggest arms exporter, but will buyers continue to trade?

  24. Russia's arms trade: Is the war in Ukraine bad for business?

    Russia is the world's second biggest arms exporter, but will buyers continue to trade?

  25. Japan set to ease Covid rules

    Japan's expected to further relax border controls, while New Zealand drops Covid rules.

  26. The world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II

    The death of the longest-reigning monarch will bring changes beyond the United Kingdom

  27. The world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II

    The death of the longest-reigning monarch will bring changes beyond the United Kingdom

  28. New UK PM announces energy support package

    Liz Truss announces scheme for households and businesses to deal with energy costs

  29. The sterling sinks as the dollar's rally continues

    The British pound falls to its lowest level against the US dollar since 1985

  30. The sterling sinks as the dollar's rally continues

    The British pound falls to its lowest level against the US dollar since 1985

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