Investors raise bets on central banks triggering global recession, and other economy stories to read this week

Jul 7, 2023

Investors now bet aggressive hiking from central banks like the US Federal Reserve will push the global economy into recession. Image: REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

Gabi Thesing

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