Economic Conditions and Trends – Page 52

Cooling Inflation Revives Biden’s Hope of Rate Cuts

The chances of at least one pre-election cut appeared to be helped by a new inflation report.

By Jim Tankersley

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Macron’s Call for Elections in France Adds to Fears of Financial Woes

Moody’s ratings agency warned of a downgrade on French debt, saying the move could worsen France’s finances by creating “a polarized political environment.”

By Liz Alderman

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World Bank Sees Rosier Growth Outlook

But rising trade barriers pose a long-term threat to global output as protectionist policies spread, the bank said.

By Alan Rappeport

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Nigeria Confronts its Worst Economic Crisis in a Generation

People in Africa’s most populous nation are suffering as the price of food, fuel and medicine has skyrocketed out of reach for many.

By Ruth Maclean Ismail Auwal and Taiwo Aina