Economic Conditions and Trends – Page 30

UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Capital Gains and Inheritance Taxes

Rachel Reeves, the new finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.

By Eshe Nelson

Consumer Behavior Draghi, Mario Economic Conditions and Trends Eurozone

Germany Avoids Recession, but Weak Growth Weighs on Europe

The continent’s economy continued to limp along, expanding just 0.4 percent in the latest quarter, dragged down by a loss of competitiveness.

By Liz Alderman

Chery Automobile Co China Economic Conditions and Trends Electric and Hybrid Vehicles European Union International Trade and World Market Madrid (Spain) Protectionism (Trade) Spain

Spain Opens Its Doors to China as a European Trade War Looms

Spain is forging a path as a “connector” country, drawing Chinese investment as it abstained from taking a position on European tariffs on electric cars.

By Patricia Cohen

Bank of Japan Economic Conditions and Trends Elections Ishiba, Shigeru Japan Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) Politics and Government

What Japan’s Political Uncertainty Means for Its Market Rally

The long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party has lost its parliamentary majority, raising questions about the policy stability that has lured investors.

By River Akira Davis