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Economics, explained briefly

Short explainers on the big topics in the economy – each one a minute to read, with the latest official figures alongside.

InflationExplained in 60 seconds · figures: US inflation rate, Germany inflation rate, Euro area inflation rateHow the Fed sets interest ratesExplained in 60 seconds · figures: Fed funds rate, FOMC meeting datesRecessionExplained in 60 seconds · figures: US unemployment rate, US GDP growthThe euroExplained in 60 seconds · figures: EUR/USD exchange rate, ECB interest rate, ECB meeting dates

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