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The absence of the annual estimate on the tax gap could make it more difficult to assess whether more taxes are going unpaid since President Trump took office.

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Bessent and Warsh Take On the Bond Bears

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Global Oil Prices Could Hit Highest Levels in Months After Saudi Pipeline Attacks

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Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches

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Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher

Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

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Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments

The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.

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The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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Fed Meeting Is a Big Moment for the Bond Market

If the Fed opts against raising interest rates on Wednesday, investors will probably increase their forecasts for inflation, injecting new turmoil into the government bond market.

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Hong Kong's first five-year plan: Key economic and trade priorities

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Witness the Pinglu Canal open to navigation!

The Pinglu Canal opens a faster gateway to the sea for China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and southwest China's cargo.

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Chinese films seek a bigger stage in North America

Chinese films are gaining momentum in overseas markets, with North America emerging as an important testing ground for their global appeal.

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Hong Kong's first five-year plan signals a new path for future growth

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Nanning and Guilin take center stage at the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo

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OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms

Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

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What is happening to UK prices?

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Steve Bannon and Bernie Sanders Condemn Tech ‘Oligarchs’ and Demand A.I. Reforms

At an event in Washington, partisanship took a back seat as elected officials, religious leaders, parents and artists called for reining in artificial intelligence.

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A ‘Shark’ of a Business Editor Steps Down

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Security Guards Offer Protection, But Get Paid Little in Return

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How to Use AI to Plan a Trip: Better Prompts for Travel Recommendations

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Reflecting on 175 Years of The New York Times

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Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis tests new path for urban growth

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China's approach to AI governance offers path for global cooperation

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Age Limits for Social Media Outlined by European Union

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China-ASEAN cooperation gains momentum through shared opportunities

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