The world’s monetary authorities have limited policy space, and it’s unclear whether their backup plans will suffice to bolster growth and inflation.
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Stressing War’s Toll, Taliban and Afghan Representatives Agree to Peace Road Map
In two days of often emotional discussions that for first time included the Afghan government, Taliban and Afghan officials called for ending civilian deaths and assuring women’s fundamental rights.
The Iran Crisis: How We Got There and What’s Next
Why did President Obama and President Trump treat Iran so differently? Can the nuclear deal be saved? How might the confrontation end?
Deutsche Bank Scales Back Ambitions, Announcing Job Cuts and Reorganization
The bank that once symbolized German economic prowess is effectively abandoning hope of playing in the same league as Wall Street banks, and struggling to remain relevant.
In Leaks, U.K. Ambassador Casts Trump as Ineffective and Erratic
Diplomatic cables containing the British ambassador’s withering assessment of the Trump administration could damage relations at a delicate moment for Britain.
In Leak, U.K. Ambassador to U.S. Calls Trump Administration ‘Inept’ and ‘Clumsy’
Diplomatic cables containing the British ambassador’s withering assessment of the Trump administration could damage relations at a delicate moment for Britain.
Someone Used a Chain Saw to Make a Melania Trump Statue. Few Were Impressed.
An American artist commissioned a wood carver to create “the first monument to Melania” in her native Slovenia. But some residents were bewildered.
As New Zealand Fights Online Hate, the Internet’s Darkest Corners Resist
If anything, the appetite for material connected to the Christchurch massacre is growing, even as New Zealand tries to deny the accused gunman a platform for his views.
He Enjoys American Coffee and Restaurants. Is He a Credible Negotiator for Iran?
Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Iranian most closely associated with the 2015 pact, is under fire both at home and in Washington, which is weighing sanctions on him.
Amid Talks With U.S., Glimpses of New Futures for North Korea
Engagement has opened a set of once-closed possibilities, bringing risk and some opportunity for Kim Jong-un and the world.