Those on benefits are about to be squeezed further, while many people in work will be better off.![{MBD} {IMAGE}]( "{MBD}")
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Central banks must rethink how they engage with society, says the Bank of England's chief economist.![{MBD} {IMAGE}]( "{MBD}")
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The president signs two executive orders on trade ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit.![{MBD} {IMAGE}]( "{MBD}")
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Shares of companies linked to South Africa slide after the country's finance minister is sacked.![{MBD} {IMAGE}]( "{MBD}")
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UK workers making Minis and Rolls-Royces protest against plans to close their final salary pension.![{MBD} {IMAGE}]( "{MBD}")
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The economy was "robust" in late 2016, but economists warn of worrying signs as savings ratio falls.![{MBD} {IMAGE}]( "{MBD}")
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