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Will Inflation Keep Slowing? The Key Areas to Watch

Will inflation continue to slow at a solid pace? Economists are warily watching a few key areas, like housing and cars.

By Jeanna Smialek

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China’s Economic Outlook: Pep Talks Up Top, Gloom on the Ground

Beijing has characterized concerns about the economic slowdown as being inflated by Western critics. Widespread anxiety and pessimism paint a different picture.

By Vivian Wang

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U.S. Consumers Are Showing Signs of Stress, Retailers Say

Consumer spending remains resilient, but retailers’ latest earnings offered a glimpse into worrying shifts in shopping habits.

By Jordyn Holman

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How China Made Its Housing Crisis Worse

Years of inattention to building an adequate safety net for seniors, the jobless and others in financial stress have left Chinese consumers afraid to spend.

By Keith Bradsher