Economic Conditions and Trends – Page 29

Why There Is Hope for Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’

Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.

By Peter S. Goodman

Earthquakes Economic Conditions and Trends Fukushima (Japan) Hajime Japan Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011) Japan Post Service Co Ltd Mainichi Nuclear Energy

Can Quake-Prone Japan Ever Embrace Nuclear Energy Again?

The government, its makeup in flux after the ruling party lost seats this week, will soon need to make decisions that will shape Japan’s future nuclear policy.

By River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno

Banking and Financial Institutions Commerzbank Economic Conditions and Trends Europe Germany Italy Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Unicredito Italiano SpA

Why Germany Is Resisting UniCredit’s Takeover of Commerzbank

Despite an openness to cross-border mergers, Germany has pushed back against talk of the Italian lender UniCredit’s acquiring Commerzbank.

By Melissa Eddy and Bernhard Warner

Budgets and Budgeting Economic Conditions and Trends Government Bonds Great Britain Labour Party (Great Britain) Politics and Government Reeves, Rachel (1979- )

U.K. Budget Makes a Big Bet on Spending for Growth

The Labour Party is betting that extra spending on public services and more investment will eventually revitalize the country’s stagnant economy.

By Eshe Nelson