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Business

The Economist

If America goes after India’s oil trade, China will benefit

U.S. pressure on India’s Russian oil imports would inadvertently benefit China. Such a crackdown risks strengthening Beijing’s geopolitical position instead.

The Economist

America’s fertility crash reaches a new low

U.S. birth rates have hit unprecedented historic lows, with even traditionally high-fertility states seeing significant declines in the number of children being born.

The Economist

Buy now, pay later is taking over the world. Good

Buy Now, Pay Later is globally rising as a positive trend, allowing consumers to indulge in purchases like burritos without financial worry or judgment.

The Economist

Trump will not let the world move on from tariffs

Six charts illustrate the damage Trump’s tariffs inflict on the US, trading partners, and consumers, as he refuses to abandon them despite global fallout.

The Economist

Uncovering the secret food trade that corrupts Iran’s neighbours

Iran’s illicit food trade undermines its neighbors, challenging the assumption that Tehran only exports petroleum and militant activities.