Economic Conditions and Trends – Page 86

Risk of a Wider Middle East War Threatens a ‘Fragile’ World Economy

After shocks from the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there’s little cushion if the fighting between Hamas and Israel becomes a regional conflict.

By Patricia Cohen

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Migrant Workers Propelled China’s Rise. Now Many See Few Options.

Migrant workers, who moved from China’s villages to its big cities, were a secret weapon building the economy. Now many see few options.

By Li Yuan

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Eurozone Economy Shrinks, While Price Pressures Ease

Economic growth contracted 0.1 percent last quarter, and inflation in October fell to a two-year low, a sign that high interest rates were taking a toll.

By Liz Alderman

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Japan Takes Another Step Away From Easy Money

The Bank of Japan said it would be more flexible in how it manages government bond yields, citing rising inflation.

By Rich Barbieri and Joe Rennison