Introduction

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]On today's podcast:
(1) China moves to court private business as the central bank signals no big stimulus is coming.

(2) Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller calls for two more hikes, as James Bullard resigns.

(3) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak signs off on public sector pay rises in a bid to end union walkouts.

(4) Hollywood stars and writers both go on strike for the first time in six decades. 

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