Economies all over the world are lowering inflation while avoiding serious recession — but growth in the United States stands out.
Category: Economic Conditions and Trends
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India’s Quiet Push to Steal More of China’s iPhone Business
The companies that make iPhones are bringing their factories to one corner of India, to graft them onto a network of manufacturers.
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The Squeeze on British Businesses Is Not Letting Up Soon
Company insolvencies hit a three-decade high, with businesses under pressure from high debts, prices and interest rates. The Bank of England held rates steady on Thursday.
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Eurozone Inflation Dips at Start of Year
Price pressures eased in January, resuming a downward trend after a jump in December.
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Global Economy Is Heading Toward ‘Soft Landing,’ I.M.F. Says
The International Monetary Fund upgraded its growth forecasts and offered a more optimistic outlook for the world economy.
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Eurozone Economy Flatlines, Raising Concerns About Falling Behind
The anemic pace of growth in Europe, dragged down by a weak German economy, is widening the gap with the United States.
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After China Evergrande, Real Estate Crisis ‘Has Not Touched Bottom’
The forced liquidation of China Evergrande epitomizes the sector’s struggles: Nationwide, sales are down and millions of homes have been paid for but not delivered.
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China Evergrande Must Be Liquidated, a Judge Said. What Happens Next?
The massive property developer epitomized China’s real estate frenzy, and its downfall fueled the market’s downturn.
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Real Estate Giant China Evergrande Will Be Liquidated
After multiple delays and even a few faint glimmers of hope, a Hong Kong court has sounded the death knell for what was once China’s biggest real estate firm.
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As China’s Markets Stumble, Japan Rises Toward Record
A change in perception among investors about China and Japan is one of the biggest themes in the markets right now.
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When Will the European Central Bank Start Cutting Rates?
Interest rate cuts could start as soon as April, investors say. But the eurozone’s central bank, which held rates steady on Thursday, has said it will probably wait longer.