Germany surprised economists by expanding in the third quarter, but the French and Spanish economies both slowed down.
Category: Economic Conditions and Trends
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As inflation bites, Japan says it will help with electricity bills.
Japan is the latest country to turn to enormous fiscal relief as it seeks to reduce the impact of geopolitical instability and rampant inflation.
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Chip Makers, Once in High Demand, Confront Sudden Challenges
Demand for semiconductors was off the charts last year. But a sharp slowdown coupled with new U.S. restrictions against China have created obstacles.
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A Rising Dollar Is Hurting Other Currencies. Central Banks are Stepping In.
The Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes are unsettling global markets and prompting other central banks to prop up their domestic currencies.
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Republicans Denounce Inflation, but Few Economists Expect Their Plans to Help
Proposed tax and spending cuts by the G.O.P., which is making a push to take back Congress, are unlikely to bring down rapidly rising prices any time soon.
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China G.D.P. Data Is Unexpectedly Released After Delay
China said its output was up 3.9 percent from July through September, better than in the spring but still far short of Beijing’s target for the year.
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As Britain’s Economy Stumbles, One Sector Is Booming: Whisky
Scotch whisky exports have soared this year. The weak British pound could spur even more demand for single malt scotch.
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After a Storm, Britain’s Economy Finds Itself Rudderless
The departure of Prime Minister Liz Truss raises uncertainty in a country searching for answers to soaring inflation and stagnant growth.
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Could a Market Blowout Like the UK’s Happen in the US?
Federal Reserve and White House officials spent last week quizzing investors and economists about the risks of a British-style meltdown at home.
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After UK Market Blowout, American Officials Ask: Could It Happen Here?
Federal Reserve and White House officials spent last week quizzing investors and economists about the risks of a British-style meltdown at home.
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U.K. Inflation Rises to 10.1 Percent, Driven by Food Prices
After easing slightly the previous month, inflation continued rising in September, heightening the country’s cost-of-living crisis.