Six months after the Maui wildfire, hundreds of businesses remain closed, and questions linger about how much a local economy should rely on tourism.
Category: Economic Conditions and Trends
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How Nevada Is Pushing to Generate Jobs Beyond the Casinos
Chastened by a series of economic downturns that punished the hospitality industry, state leaders are working to broaden the economy.
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Why Are Americans Wary While the Economy Is Healthy? Look at Nevada.
Economic shocks over two decades, combined with reliance on volatile casinos, have undermined confidence despite an economy that’s bustling.
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A City Built on Steel Tries to Reverse Its Decline
Gary, Ind., home of U.S. Steel’s largest mill, is seeking a fresh economic start under a new mayor determined to draw new businesses and residents.
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U.S. Leading Soft Landing for Global Economy
Economies all over the world are lowering inflation while avoiding serious recession — but growth in the United States stands out.
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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.