Economics & Markets

Who falls first – Mr Trump or Madam Market?
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Who falls first – Mr Trump or Madam Market?

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The tide has turned for Mr Trump’s political fortunes. Thus far his credibility has been inextricably linked with the fortunes of the stock market. Victor Hill asks: Which will fall first – Mr Trump or the US equity market?

The New Scramble for Africa

The New Scramble for Africa

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Mrs May has been visiting the three largest economies in Africa this week – South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya. These countries, it seems, are part of Britain’s post-Brexit strategy of becoming a global trading power. Victor Hill asks: What’s behind the new scramble for Africa?