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Social media, dating apps and political polarisation all play a part
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For some men, women are baffling creatures, apparently

Rich and poor consumers are seeing their spending patterns converge

But our analysis of polling data shows an uneven recovery in how people feel

Unemployment rates in rich countries are becoming topsy-turvy

On screen and in real life, they are getting smaller anyway

Australia is not the only country introducing stricter controls