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Weekly round-up of Economics articles
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Big Mac price never catches up with dollar – Dallas Fed blog
Prices barely adjust to currency swings even after four years, economists find
16 Oct 2026
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Research
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AI growth could offset effects of ageing in Asia – Georgieva
At launch of Shaping the Future of Asia, ex-governors discuss factors behind region’s growth
16 Oct 2026
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Little evidence of second-round inflation in UK – Bailey
BoE governor says economy more resilient than expected, amid signs of AI investment
16 Oct 2026
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Tighter financing and high oil prices dominate Fed Beige Book
But strong variations exist between districts
15 Oct 2026
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News
Economics
Venezuela seeks shift to inflation targeting in medium term
Minister says dollarisation not ‘right answer’ and debt sustainability analysis to be published soon
15 Oct 2026
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Lagarde cools speculation of ECB rescue amid French debt woes
Central bank chief urges her home country to get its fiscal house in order
14 Oct 2026
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Fiscal consolidation still possible in France – Moulin
BdF governor says Europe facing twin shock from surge in energy costs and bond yields
14 Oct 2026
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Young people less likely to be hired in age of AI – BdF blog
Technology’s impact less pronounced among older workers, as French firms opt to retain senior staff
14 Oct 2026
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Softer expectations needed for AI-led growth – BIS paper
Large-scale automation could weaken profit incentive that drove technological progress, economist says
13 Oct 2026
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Resilience is watchword in IMF’s World Economic Report
Tenreyro says sources of oil, trade and tech inputs should be diversified if economies are to withstand shocks
13 Oct 2026
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