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Economists think that out of all the G7 countries facing a recession this year, the UK is going to get hit the hardest. It's beginning to look like the Netherlands economy has grown to a point that it's about to head a ceiling. The Federal Reserve's New Year's resolution may sound familiar, bring down inflation to 2%. Plus, our life and arts columnist Simon Cooper explains what he means by 'overdeveloped'

Economists say the UK will face one of the worst recessions and weakest recoveries in the G7 in the coming year, and The Netherlands may be the first country to hit the limits of growth. Plus, the FT’s Colby Smith explains how the Federal Reserve and other central banks settled on a 2 per cent inflation rate target.

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UK faces worst and longest recession in G7, say economists

The Netherlands may be the first country to hit the limits of growth

Opinion: It is time to revisit the 2% inflation target

FT editorial board: Inflation targeting and the 2 per cent goal

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

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