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Economic Headwinds Mount as Leaders Weigh Costs of Confronting Russia
BRUSSELS — The world economy is heading into a potentially grim period, as rising costs, shortages of food and other…
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Yellen Looks to Get Global Tax Deal Back on Track During Europe Trip
WARSAW — Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen arrived in Europe this week to join American allies in confronting multiple threats…
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In Brazil, Firms Sought Black Workers. Then LinkedIn Got Involved.
RIO DE JANEIRO — In February, a think tank in São Paulo was looking for a financial coordinator. The job…
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Ukraine War and Pandemic Force Nations to Retreat From Globalization
WASHINGTON — When the Cold War ended, governments and companies believed that stronger global economic ties would lead to greater…
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With Inflation Surging, Biden Targets Ocean Shipping
With inflation surging at its fastest pace in 40 years, President Biden has identified a new culprit that he says…
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How High Oil Prices Threaten a California Plastic Container Business
Long before President Vladimir V. Putin unleashed his war on Ukraine, Mosharraf Khalid was already contending with an expensive, bewildering…
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Tree Planting Is Booming. Here’s How That Could Help, or Harm, the Planet.
A tree planted for every T-shirt purchased. For every bottle of wine. For every swipe of a credit card. Trees…
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A Nigerian Doctor’s Fight for Equitable Access to Vaccines
This interview is part of our latest Women and Leadership special report, which highlights women making significant contributions to the…
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Ban on Russian Oil Could Hit the U.S. Economy as Gas Prices Rise
The ban on Russian oil imports announced by President Biden on Tuesday could have meaningful consequences for the U.S. economy,…
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Switzerland joined in sanctions, but Russia’s oil, metals and grains still trade there.
ZURICH — Swiss officials were applauded last week when they broke with the country’s tradition of neutrality by joining the…
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