Money Talks: Bonds, shaken and stirred
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Last week’s turmoil in the bond market has calmed for now, but fears of inflation mean more turbulence ahead. Plus, how poor countries trying to secure debt relief are caught in a minefield of lenders’ competing priorities and egos. And, host Simon Long takes a lesson from a former hostage negotiator in the secrets of successful listening. For full access to print, digital and audio editions, subscribe to The Economist at www.economist.com/podcastoffer   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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