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Iran oil exports hit 6-year high as west prepares sanctions

Iran oil exports hit 6-year high as west prepares sanctions

Surge in crude sales to China exposes limits of US and EU attempts to rein in Islamic republic

Millions of workers are caught in a ‘non-compete’ trap

Millions of workers are caught in a ‘non-compete’ trap

Widespread use of restrictions to prevent staff moving to a rival prompts backlash

Should US steelworkers fear a Japanese takeover? Biden and a powerful union say ‘yes’

Should US steelworkers fear a Japanese takeover? Biden and a powerful union say ‘yes’

The USW has inserted itself into the election, US-China relations and a $14.9bn cross-border deal

High-speed trader Jane Street raked in $4.4bn at start of 2024

High-speed trader Jane Street raked in $4.4bn at start of 2024

Trading revenue for secretive New York firm rivals sums generated by Wall Street banks

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Editor's picks Thursday 18th April
Iran oil exports hit 6-year high as west prepares sanctions

Iran oil exports hit 6-year high as west prepares sanctions

Surge in crude sales to China exposes limits of US and EU attempts to rein in Islamic republic

Millions of workers are caught in a ‘non-compete’ trap

Millions of workers are caught in a ‘non-compete’ trap

Widespread use of restrictions to prevent staff moving to a rival prompts backlash

Should US steelworkers fear a Japanese takeover? Biden and a powerful union say ‘yes’

Should US steelworkers fear a Japanese takeover? Biden and a powerful union say ‘yes’

The USW has inserted itself into the election, US-China relations and a $14.9bn cross-border deal

High-speed trader Jane Street raked in $4.4bn at start of 2024

High-speed trader Jane Street raked in $4.4bn at start of 2024

Trading revenue for secretive New York firm rivals sums generated by Wall Street banks

The overlooked threats to the global financial system

The overlooked threats to the global financial system

As western governments shy away from debt reduction and structural reform, investors must reassess their view of ‘safe’ assets

China’s ‘red circle’ law firms rush to tap other markets

China’s ‘red circle’ law firms rush to tap other markets

Mainland’s biggest firms opening offices in Asia, US and Africa as they seek to challenge international rivals

Why Boeing chief’s $33mn pay is hard to justify

Why Boeing chief’s $33mn pay is hard to justify

Dave Calhoun was awarded a 45% increase in total pay last year

How $500 became the norm for highlights

How $500 became the norm for highlights

Inflation has hit hair salons — and their customers — everywhere as the cost of colouring and other services soars

Editor's picks Thursday 18th April
Iran oil exports hit 6-year high as west prepares sanctions

Iran oil exports hit 6-year high as west prepares sanctions

Surge in crude sales to China exposes limits of US and EU attempts to rein in Islamic republic

Millions of workers are caught in a ‘non-compete’ trap

Millions of workers are caught in a ‘non-compete’ trap

Widespread use of restrictions to prevent staff moving to a rival prompts backlash

Should US steelworkers fear a Japanese takeover? Biden and a powerful union say ‘yes’

Should US steelworkers fear a Japanese takeover? Biden and a powerful union say ‘yes’

The USW has inserted itself into the election, US-China relations and a $14.9bn cross-border deal

High-speed trader Jane Street raked in $4.4bn at start of 2024

High-speed trader Jane Street raked in $4.4bn at start of 2024

Trading revenue for secretive New York firm rivals sums generated by Wall Street banks

The overlooked threats to the global financial system

The overlooked threats to the global financial system

As western governments shy away from debt reduction and structural reform, investors must reassess their view of ‘safe’ assets

China’s ‘red circle’ law firms rush to tap other markets

China’s ‘red circle’ law firms rush to tap other markets

Mainland’s biggest firms opening offices in Asia, US and Africa as they seek to challenge international rivals

Why Boeing chief’s $33mn pay is hard to justify

Why Boeing chief’s $33mn pay is hard to justify

Dave Calhoun was awarded a 45% increase in total pay last year

How $500 became the norm for highlights

How $500 became the norm for highlights

Inflation has hit hair salons — and their customers — everywhere as the cost of colouring and other services soars

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Editor's picks Thursday 18th April
Iran oil exports hit 6-year high as west prepares sanctions

Iran oil exports hit 6-year high as west prepares sanctions

Surge in crude sales to China exposes limits of US and EU attempts to rein in Islamic republic

Millions of workers are caught in a ‘non-compete’ trap

Millions of workers are caught in a ‘non-compete’ trap

Widespread use of restrictions to prevent staff moving to a rival prompts backlash

Should US steelworkers fear a Japanese takeover? Biden and a powerful union say ‘yes’

Should US steelworkers fear a Japanese takeover? Biden and a powerful union say ‘yes’

The USW has inserted itself into the election, US-China relations and a $14.9bn cross-border deal

High-speed trader Jane Street raked in $4.4bn at start of 2024

High-speed trader Jane Street raked in $4.4bn at start of 2024

Trading revenue for secretive New York firm rivals sums generated by Wall Street banks

The overlooked threats to the global financial system

The overlooked threats to the global financial system

As western governments shy away from debt reduction and structural reform, investors must reassess their view of ‘safe’ assets

China’s ‘red circle’ law firms rush to tap other markets

China’s ‘red circle’ law firms rush to tap other markets

Mainland’s biggest firms opening offices in Asia, US and Africa as they seek to challenge international rivals

Why Boeing chief’s $33mn pay is hard to justify

Why Boeing chief’s $33mn pay is hard to justify

Dave Calhoun was awarded a 45% increase in total pay last year

How $500 became the norm for highlights

How $500 became the norm for highlights

Inflation has hit hair salons — and their customers — everywhere as the cost of colouring and other services soars

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Editor's picks Thursday 18th April
Iran oil exports hit 6-year high as west prepares sanctions

Iran oil exports hit 6-year high as west prepares sanctions

Surge in crude sales to China exposes limits of US and EU attempts to rein in Islamic republic

Millions of workers are caught in a ‘non-compete’ trap

Millions of workers are caught in a ‘non-compete’ trap

Widespread use of restrictions to prevent staff moving to a rival prompts backlash

Should US steelworkers fear a Japanese takeover? Biden and a powerful union say ‘yes’

Should US steelworkers fear a Japanese takeover? Biden and a powerful union say ‘yes’

The USW has inserted itself into the election, US-China relations and a $14.9bn cross-border deal

High-speed trader Jane Street raked in $4.4bn at start of 2024

High-speed trader Jane Street raked in $4.4bn at start of 2024

Trading revenue for secretive New York firm rivals sums generated by Wall Street banks

The overlooked threats to the global financial system

The overlooked threats to the global financial system

As western governments shy away from debt reduction and structural reform, investors must reassess their view of ‘safe’ assets

China’s ‘red circle’ law firms rush to tap other markets

China’s ‘red circle’ law firms rush to tap other markets

Mainland’s biggest firms opening offices in Asia, US and Africa as they seek to challenge international rivals

Why Boeing chief’s $33mn pay is hard to justify

Why Boeing chief’s $33mn pay is hard to justify

Dave Calhoun was awarded a 45% increase in total pay last year

How $500 became the norm for highlights

How $500 became the norm for highlights

Inflation has hit hair salons — and their customers — everywhere as the cost of colouring and other services soars

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