Economy

International trade is undergoing a major transformation as governments increasingly use tariffs and other trade measures to protect strategic industries and reshape supply chains.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing one of the most significant internal political tests of his early premiership as Labour MPs push him to begin the process of examining alternatives to Britain's first-past-the-post voting system.

Fiscal policy is becoming one of the most important macroeconomic themes for the United States as lawmakers approach another critical government funding deadline.

Japan is entering another important phase in its economic transformation.

Japan is undergoing an important transformation in economic andFiscal Policyas inflation, defense spending and strategic industrialInvestmentbecome increasingly interconnected.

South Korea is facing a complicated monetary-policy environment as inflation remains a significant concern while economic growth continues to show mixed signals.

Britain's cost-of-living pressures are intensifying as household energy bills are set to rise again from October, creating an immediate political challenge for Prime Minister Andy Burnham.