"Robert Skidelsky explains why international finance and geopolitics make it harder to influence major performance indicators."

"Anne O. Krueger worries that a new $52 billion subsidy program will undermine competition and innovation in a key industry."

"If the chip supply is at risk, the whole economy is, too, writes Forrester Research's Glenn O'Donnell."

"A bill to the president’s desk will restore America’s leadership in chip manufacturing and cement this as the century of American innovation."

>"Mexico’s economy entered a technical recession at the end of last year with two consecutive quarters of contraction"

>"Increased demand for the semiconductors that power cars, electronics and electrical grids have stoked inflation and could cause more factory shutdowns in the United States."

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"Businesses will need to rely on government support to survive an age of global shocks."

"Demand is still surging, but it takes time to build new factories. And a history of highs and lows may deter some investors."

"And is there anything Biden can do to make it subside before it adds to the Democrats’ woes in 2022?"

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"A metal made from the second-most abundant element on Earth has become scarce, threatening everything from car parts to computer chips and throwing up another hurdle for the world economy."

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"The global auto industry could lose $210 billion in revenue this year due to supply issues, double the forecast months ago, according to the consulting firm AlixPartners."