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Biden advisor defends stimulus and inflation surge: ‘The real cause was the global pandemic’

The Covid-19 pandemic, rather than Joe Biden’s economic policies and stimulus packages, is the “real cause” of high inflation, according…

This is ‘the end of the beginning’ of the battle against inflation, economist says

Central banks are at “the end of the beginning” in their battle against inflation, as several factors keep core prices…

Allisen Corpuz wins the US Women’s Open and clinches her first LPGA title

CNN  —  American golfer Allisen Corpuz won the US Women’s Open on Sunday, securing her first LPGA title at Pebble…

Sweden set to join NATO with Turkey’s approval; Putin met with Prigozhin days after mutiny

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Over the weekend,…

Megan Rapinoe announces she will retire at the end of the season

CNN  —  US Women’s National Team star Megan Rapinoe, a two-time Women’s World Cup winner, has announced she will retire…

Ukraine reports advances near eastern city of Bakhmut; Germany opposes sending cluster bombs to Kyiv

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on July 7, 2023. See here for the…

Yellen’s visit to China is ‘crucial’ to U.S.-China engagement, professor says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to China is “crucial” to ensuring that both countries continue talking to each other,…

The job market is still favorable for workers. ‘You’re in a lucky position,’ economist says

The U.S. job market is gradually cooling but remains hot despite a year-long government campaign to reign it in, amounting…