Economic Conditions and Trends – Page 103

U.K. Inflation Eases to 6.8% as Energy Prices Fall

The slowdown in price pressures comes as wages are rising at a record pace, which could lead to further increases in interest rates by the Bank of England.

By Liz Alderman

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Russia’s Interest Rate Hike Highlights Economic Struggle Amid Ukraine War

With the third-largest interest rate increase in a decade to shore up the ruble, Moscow’s policymakers are pursuing the conflicting goals of paying for the war against Ukraine and taming inflation.

By Anatoly Kurmanaev

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Wall St. Weighs the Effect of Weaker China and Stronger U.S.

Investors are worried about the Chinese economy teetering as well as signs that the U.S. economy may be growing too fast for inflation to moderate.

By Joe Rennison

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Country Garden: Why Its Financial Crisis Poses a Risk to China

Country Garden was China’s biggest real estate developer. Now it is staring down default, facing billions of dollars in losses and $200 billion in unpaid bills.

By Alexandra Stevenson