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US inflation shows no signs of slowing down

Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.

As consumer prices in the United States rise more than expected, North America Business Correspondent Michelle Fleury joins Business Matters to explain what it means for the US, and the knock-on effects that will be felt around the world.

Fevzi Turkalp, technology expert from gadgetdetective.com, explains the latest twist in the Musk-Twitter takeover saga, as the social media platform claims the Tesla CEO is under investigation by federal authorities for β€œhis conduct in connection with the acquisition”.

Marketplace’s David Brancaccio examines efforts to require individuals and corporations that give political money to reveal their identities in the United States, with the midterm elections less than four weeks away.

We're joined from South Africa by Professor Adrian Tordiffe, a Veterinary Wildlife Specialist, as the WWF warns there's been a devastating average loss of 69% of the planet’s wildlife population in the last 50 years.

And how do you write the perfect cover letter? Well, maybe you don't. A recent poll from Fishbowl by Glassdoor, which surveyed over 13,000 professionals, found that 58% think cover letters are redundant.

(Picture: Yoghurt is offered for sale at a grocery store on October 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Credit: Getty Images)

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  • Fri 14 Oct 2022 00:06GMT

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