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.
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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How China Censors Critics of the Economy
As Beijing struggles with a slumping stock market and a collapsing real estate sector, commentary and even financial analysis it deems negative are blocked.
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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.