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Graphic Truth: Turkey is cheaper, but inflation still gobbles
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Graphic Truth: Turkey is cheaper, but inflation still gobbles

One thing to be grateful for this US Thanksgiving is that a turkey dinner for 10 people has gotten cheaper for the third year in a row. But nearly 65% of Americans are still upset about rising prices, according to a recent Pew Research Poll. How to reconcile those two things?

Is Trump’s trade strategy backfiring abroad?
ask ian

Is Trump’s trade strategy backfiring abroad?

In this “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer tackles a growing question: How is the Trump administration performing as the year wraps up?

​Argentina's inflation rate year over year.
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Graphic Truth: Inflation plunges in Argentina

Argentina’s president Javier Milei inherited inflation that was over 200%, but after 18 consecutive months of it falling, it now stands at just 31%.

​South Sudan President Salva Kiir prepares to welcome Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni at the Juba International Airport, ahead of meetings aimed at averting a new civil war after South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar was placed under house arrest, in Juba, South Sudan April 3, 2025.
What We're Watching

What We’re Watching: More political chaos in South Sudan, Tehran runs dry

​September 28, 2025, Tehran, Iran: Iranian lawmakers participate in an open session of parliament. Iran has recalled its envoys to Britain, France, and Germany for consultations after the three countries.
Analysis

Do additional sanctions on Iran make a difference now?

The European Union confirmed on Monday that it has reinstated sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, following the United Nations’ decision over the weekend to reimpose its own penalties.

Graphic Truth: What’s behind the US inflation numbers?
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Graphic Truth: What’s behind the US inflation numbers?

An oil tanker is being loaded at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia May 21, 2018.
Hard Numbers

Hard Numbers: OPEC+ further expands oil output, Ukraine attacks drone corruption, UK releases gonorrhoea vaccine, & More

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks next to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a tour of the Federal Reserve Board building, which is currently undergoing renovations, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 24, 2025.
Analysis

Why is Trump threatening the Fed, and why does it matter?

On Thursday afternoon, just before golden hour, President Donald Trump threw a white hardhat over his flaxen coif and strode into the Federal Reserve building on Constitution Avenue.

Graphic Truth: Japan’s ruling coalition loses majority
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Graphic Truth: Japan’s ruling coalition loses majority

Japan’s ruling coalition lost control of the upper house in Sunday’s election, further weakening Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba amid growing domestic pressure and international challenges.

June 2025 inflation rate.
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Graphic Truth: Inflation accelerates in June

Inflation ticked up to 2.7% in June as the effects of tariffs took hold, potentially complicating Donald Trump’s economic playbook.