A surge in trade by Russia’s neighbors and allies hints at one reason its economy remains so resilient after sweeping sanctions.
Category: Economic Conditions and Trends
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Sri Lanka Is Calm Again. That Doesn’t Mean Things Are Any Better.
After an economic collapse and political upheaval, Sri Lankans have become resigned to leaner meals and reduced horizons.
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IMF Upgrades Global Economic Outlook as Inflation Eases
The International Monetary Fund said the world economy was poised for a rebound as inflation eases.
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China’s Oil and Gas Use Fell in 2022 for First Time in Decades
Pandemic lockdowns curbed Chinese energy demand, but the International Energy Agency expects a rebound this year.
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New Orleans Port Expansion Shows Optimism on Future of Global Trade
The city that was once the world’s gateway to America is betting it can win in a new and different era of global integration.
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India’s Love Story With ‘D.D.L.J’ Is Still Strong After 27 Years
‘D.D.L.J.,’ which a Mumbai theater has shown nearly every day since 1995, encapsulates a society in churn, with the choices afforded by economic opportunity clashing with tradition.
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How to Invest as a Debt Ceiling Crisis Looms
The risk of a federal debt ceiling breach later this year has increased. Steel yourself for trouble, our columnist writes. But remember: This, too, shall pass.
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U.K. Inflation Slows but Remains Stubbornly High
Consumer prices rose 10.5 percent in December, the second consecutive monthly decline, thanks to easing gasoline and clothing prices.
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China Returns to Davos With Clear Message: We’re Open for Business
Emerging from coronavirus lockdown to a world changed by the war in Ukraine, China sought to convey reassurance about its economic health.
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China’s Economy Slowed at the End of Last Year
New government data shows that growth for the year fell far short of Beijing’s goal. With Covid curbs lifted but the pandemic’s course uncertain, hope and fear cloud the forecast.
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A United Europe Weathers Crises, but Deeper Challenges Remain
Differences on NATO and E.U. enlargement, energy and climate, and relationships with the United States, China, Russia and Ukraine will prime Davos talks.
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World Economic Forum in Davos Confronts a New Order
The Covid-19 pandemic, invasion of Ukraine, trend toward autocracy and economic inequalities challenge the World Economic Forum’s relevance.