More than a decade after painful austerity, Greece, Portugal and Spain have been growing faster than traditional powerhouses like Germany.
Category: Economic Conditions and Trends
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Xi Is Meeting Blinken With Tough Issues on the Agenda
The direct meeting with China’s leader is a sign of continued effort to ease tensions, but officials expect little progress on core issues like Taiwan, trade and Chinese support of Russia.
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Slide Over, Auntie: Young Chinese Find Tasty Meals in Senior Canteens
The community canteens, offering huge plates for a dollar or two, have become popular among penny-pinching young professionals.
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Inflation in U.K. Slows to 3.2%, Lowest in More Than 2 Years
As the economy cools, pressure is building on the Bank of England to cut interest rates.
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The Global Turn Away From Free-Market Policies Worries Economists
More countries are embracing measures meant to encourage their own security and independence, a trend that some say could slow global growth.
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I.M.F. Sees Steady Growth but Warns of Rising Protectionism
The International Monetary Fund offered an upbeat economic outlook but said that new trade barriers and escalating wars could worsen inflation.
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Why Germany Can’t Break Up With China
China remains one of the most important markets for Germany’s export-driven economy, prompting a three-day visit by the German chancellor, who has stressed the importance of open markets.
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China’s First Quarter Results Show Growth Propelled by Its Factories
China’s big bet on exports has helped to counteract its housing slowdown, but other countries are worried about a flood of Chinese goods.
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Bank of England to Overhaul Its Forecasting After Inflation Surprises
The review, which was led by Ben S. Bernanke, a former Federal Reserve chair, came after the central bank had been criticized for underestimating inflation.
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E.C.B. Holds Rates Steady as Markets Look for Hints on First Cut
It was the fifth consecutive decision by the eurozone’s central bank to leave rates untouched, as inflation closes in on the bank’s 2 percent target.
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Why Oil Prices Have Been Rising Recently
The increase this year, prompted by geopolitical worries and supply constraints, has sent gasoline prices higher and could hamper efforts to tame inflation.