Economic Conditions and Trends – Page 104

The ruble’s fall is raising concerns inside Russia about rising inflation.

The Russian currency has lost about a quarter of its value against the dollar this year, a reflection of the country’s roiling economy.

By Paul Sonne

China China Evergrande Group Country Garden Economic Conditions and Trends Foreign Investments Real Estate and Housing (Residential) Stocks and Bonds

Country Garden Is Latest Property Giant in China to Run Into Trouble

Country Garden, China’s last big property developer to avoid default, has spooked investors after missing key debt payments, rekindling memories of China Evergrande.

By Alexandra Stevenson

China Deflation (Economics) Economic Conditions and Trends Factories and Manufacturing Foreign Investments International Relations National Bureau of Statistics (China)

Deflation Becomes a Threat to China’s Economy

A deepening slowdown in the world’s second-biggest economy has now raised fears of deflation, which could be crippling for heavily indebted China.

By Keith Bradsher

China Economic Conditions and Trends International Trade and World Market

China’s Exports Fall Again, Imperiling Its Economic Recovery

Shipments to trading partners slid 14.5 percent in July from the year before, the biggest decline since February 2020, adding to the pressure on Chinese authorities trying to rekindle growth.

By J. Edward Moreno