There’s a robust supply of grain globally, but a long-term disruption to exports from Ukraine and a reliance on fewer countries for grain could cause prices to become more volatile.
Category: International Relations
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Wheat prices jump after Russia pulls out of the Black Sea grain deal.
Wheat futures rose more than 4 percent, raising fears of an increase in global food inflation.
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China’s Economy is Slowing, Posing a Challenge for Global Growth
New data published on Monday shows a post-pandemic recovery has not materialized after restrictions were lifted last year.
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One Reason China Is Willing to Engage Again: Its Troubled Economy
China was on track to recover after closing itself off during the pandemic. Now the country’s growth is staggering and Beijing is signaling it is open to talking.
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Germany Says China Trade Could Create Perilous Dependence
A long-awaited strategy statement is an attempt to set a coherent approach for dealing with China, Germany’s largest trading partner, in policy and business.
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Looming U.S. Investment Restrictions on China Threaten Diplomatic Outreach
Any such restrictions are expected to anger Beijing and will be the first test of the new channels of communication that the world’s two largest economies are trying to restore.
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A Finnish Official Plays the Cello to Support Ukraine, Irking Russia
Anders Adlercreutz’s recording of a patriotic Ukrainian song was widely circulated online, and prompted a response from Moscow.
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U.S. and E.U. Finalize Long-Awaited Deal on Sharing Data
The agreement ends legal uncertainty for Meta, Google and scores of companies — at least for now.
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A Former Insider on What’s Happening in China
Desmond Shum built a multibillion-dollar empire in the boom times, and says the economy is in far worse shape than outsiders realize.
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U.S. and China, by the Numbers
From movie theaters to military spending, here’s how one of the world’s most important economic relationships stacks up.
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Yellen Faces a Diplomatic Test in Her High-Stakes Visit to China
The Treasury secretary will need to defend export controls and tariffs while explaining that the United States does not aim to harm China’s economy.