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In a race focused on the economy and social issues, Harris vs Trump presents the electorate with stark choices - at least when it comes to the rhetoric. The implications for GDP growth and the fiscal deficit in the US are not as grave as you might think, however, while the inflation outlook...

The US economist is a leading proponent of modern monetary theory, which challenges conventional ideas about government debt, inflation, and pretty much every other aspect of monetary policy. Her views have attracted plenty of attention - and not a few critics.

Systematic hedge fund strategies have been around for years. But thanks to technological advances and an ever-growing pool of data, they're more sophisticated than ever.