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Sep 2022
27m 48s

A historic week for the global economy

Bbc World Service
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On World Business Report, we look back at a turbulent seven days for central banks, markets and businesses. It's been a week in which the Federal Reserve raised interest rates again, prompting other central banks to follow; but the move has had negative effects on other major currencies. A global recession seems ever more likely; and Britain's new chancellor ... Show More
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