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Scrapping public days off is not a fiscal fix

After several decades in which economic technocrats enjoyed a large degree of autonomy, they are under intense pressure from the Trump administration

As central bankers flock to Jackson Hole, the US president is renewing his attacks on the Federal Reserve

Putin could meet Ukraine leader within two weeks, says German chancellor

Trump open to future meeting but says responsibility for ending war now rests with Kyiv and European allies

Leaders hold talks with US and Ukraine presidents ahead of Alaska summit with Putin

Those who deny they are interested in politics are hampering their success at work

Ben Pester’s debut novel presents a well-executed vision of a genuinely soul-destroying workplace

The doctrine of ‘disparate impact’ has hobbled the government’s ability to employ the best people for the job

Trump’s decision to shut USAID strengthens case for funding project research, say Nobel-winning economists

Disturbing microplastic studies keep emerging even as pollution treaty efforts stall

Scandal at Norway’s $1.9tn oil fund highlights risks for asset managers

Definitely not what Jay would say

Plus, the homebuilder stock rally, and more on concentration

And from housing starts

The Trump administration policy may not be enough to fulfil the president’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda

Country’s reactors are adjusting output more frequently as more renewables come online

Efficiency is becoming a bigger priority as tech companies confront strained energy resources