Economic Conditions and Trends – Page 34

Fitch Ratings Issues Warning About France’s Finances

A rating agency’s warning about the country’s ballooning debt comes as the prime minister tries to push an austerity budget through a divided Parliament.

By Liz Alderman

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China Vows to Unleash More Borrowing to Spur Economy and Strengthen Banks

The finance minister said Beijing would sell bonds to supplement spending and help banks but did not detail how much.

By Keith Bradsher

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France Unveils Tough Austerity Budget to Mend Its Finances

The French government is seeking deep spending cuts and higher taxes in an effort to tame its ballooning debt and deficit.

By Liz Alderman

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Young Chinese Investors Are Jumping Into the Stock Market Frenzy

Despite the risks of investing at a volatile time, investors see the recent stock rally as a rare opportunity to make money when China’s economy is sluggish.

By Meaghan Tobin and John Liu