US companies announce record share buybacks, Covid hits India’s middle class
FT News Briefing
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This chapter explores the U.S. financial landscape, focusing on the record $484 billion in share buybacks announced by companies from January to April as a sign of market confidence post-pandemic. It also addresses investor concerns about executive compensation and the economic challenges facing India's middle class.
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