Budgets and Budgeting – Page 14

War With Hamas Hits Israel’s Economy, Central Bank Says

The debt and deficit are expected to jump as the country raises military spending and increases support for businesses and civilians.

By Liz Alderman

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State and Local Governments Have Billions in Pandemic Aid Left to Spend

Two years after the federal government approved $350 billion in emergency funding for states and localities to respond to the public health crisis, much of the funds have not been used.

By Madeleine Ngo

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In China Businesses Cut Prices as Consumers Spend Less

Beijing hopes spending can spur growth, which has been dragged down by slowing real estate sales and exports. But shoppers are gravitating to discounts.

By Claire Fu and Daisuke Wakabayashi

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Will Restart of Student Loan Payments Be the Last Straw for Consumers?

Americans have continued spending despite dwindling savings and inflation. But retailers worry resuming loan payments could push some over the edge.

By Jordyn Holman Jeanna Smialek and Jason Karaian