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Why the FTC antitrust lawsuit against Amazon is so consequential
Talking Point While it's not the first case the federal agency brought against the company, it might be the biggest challenge yet
By Theara Coleman Published
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The daily business briefing: September 27, 2023
Business Briefing The FTC accuses Amazon of running an illegal online monopoly, Biden visits auto workers on picket line, and more
By Harold Maass Published
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The Bob Iger saga and Disney's next era
In Depth Who could eventually replace the controversial head of the Mouse House?
By Justin Klawans Published
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What Trump's New York fraud conviction means for his business empire
Speed Read A New York judge has ordered many of Trump's companies to be placed into receivership and dissolved, but questions remain
By Peter Weber Published
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Evergrande was just the beginning. China's property sector is in trouble.
Talking Point It's not clear that Xi Jingping's government has the tools to fix the problem
By Joel Mathis Published
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Will interest rates come down again?
Today's Big Question Mortgage payers are hoping for further respite after the Bank halts base rate rises
By Rebekah Evans Last updated
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The daily business briefing: September 26, 2023
Business Briefing Ford halts work at $3.5 billion electric-vehicle battery plant, Costco offers members basic health care services, and more
By Harold Maass Published
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The daily business briefing: September 25, 2023
Business Briefing Hollywood writers reach deal that would end strike, Canadian autoworkers ratify a new contract with Ford, and more
By Harold Maass Published
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China: a superpower’s slump
The Explainer After 40 years of explosive growth, China’s economy is now in deep distress — with no turnaround in sight
By The Week Staff Published
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Retirees’ biggest surprise expense
Feature And more of the week's best financial insight
By The Week Staff Published
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Detroit: Auto workers’ strike puts Democrats in a bind
Feature President Biden will have to pick a side between the debate
By The Week Staff Published
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Is it time to end the China trade war?
Talking Point The U.S. aims to dial down China trade tensions after years of tit-for-tat tariffs and bans on advanced technology sales
By Harold Maass Published
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The daily business briefing: September 22, 2023
Business Briefing Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox, News Corp. chair, Cisco to buy Splunk in $28 billion cash deal, and more
By Harold Maass Published
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Mini-budget one year on: how the Truss-Kwarteng growth plan lingers
The Explainer Commentators say 'moron premium' has subsided but UK 'still stuck in first gear'
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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