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Investors briefly sent the pound to a record low against the dollar, which has implications for people and businesses inside and outside Britain.

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Asia (Much of It, Anyway) is Back. And So Are Deals for Hotels, Cruises, Tours and More

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Inflation Has Hit Tenants Hard. What About Their Landlords?

Publicly traded corporate landlords are reporting some of their highest margins ever, while smaller operators say rent increases are eaten up by costs.

Factory Jobs Are Booming Like It’s the 1970s

U.S. manufacturing is experiencing a rebound, with companies adding workers amid high consumer demand for products.

For China’s Auto Market, Electric Isn’t the Future. It’s the Present.

More electric cars will be sold in the country this year than in the rest of the world combined, as its domestic market accelerates ahead of the global competition.

‘Act of Sabotage’ Hits Europe’s Energy and Stocks Markets

Natural gas prices soared in Europe and stocks fell, as officials investigate the causes of the Nordstream 1 and 2 gas pipeline explosions.

Porsche Shares Jump in Blockbuster Market Debut

Volkswagen spun off the German carmaker on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, where its stock began trading higher despite a broader decline in European markets.

Sleepy Corner of U.K.’s Pension Industry Forced the Bank of England’s Hand

Complex financial instruments that pension funds use to minimize the impact of interest rate changes led to the bond market rout.

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