Consumer Behavior – Page 19

After China Evergrande, Real Estate Crisis ‘Has Not Touched Bottom’

The forced liquidation of China Evergrande epitomizes the sector’s struggles: Nationwide, sales are down and millions of homes have been paid for but not delivered.

By Daisuke Wakabayashi and Claire Fu

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Economists Predicted a Recession. So Far They’ve Been Wrong.

A widely predicted recession never showed up. Now, economists are assessing what the unexpected resilience tells us about the future.

By Jeanna Smialek and Ben Casselman

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U.S. Economy Grew at 3.3% Rate in Latest Quarter

The increase in gross domestic product, while slower than in the previous period, showed the resilience of the recovery from the pandemic’s upheaval.

By Ben Casselman

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Hybrid Cars Enjoy a Renaissance as All-Electric Sales Slow

Automakers like Ford, Kia and Toyota are offering more hybrid options to appeal to buyers who aren’t ready for fully electric vehicles.

By Lawrence Ulrich

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