A steep slide in housing prices has left consumers less prosperous and less willing to spend, but the government is pouring money into new rail lines and other projects.
Category: International Trade and World Market
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China’s G.D.P. Stronger Than Expected, Led by Infrastructure Spending
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Middle East War Will Slow Global Economic Growth, I.M.F. Warns
The New York Times – Business:The conflict could also fuel another bout of inflation, according to the International Monetary Fund.
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What’s Driving the Wartime Stock Rebound
The New York Times – Business:The S&P 500 has recouped all its losses since the Middle East war started on Feb. 28, as a bullish “vibe shift” takes hold among some investors.
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Trump’s Latest Oil Blockade Brings Bigger Economic Risks
The New York Times – Business:Oil markets shrugged it off, but the effort to hurt Iran could provoke retaliation that inflicts more damage on energy assets and the global economy.
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New Rules Hinder Foreign Firms From Moving Supply Chains From China
The New York Times – Business:Multinationals in China are concerned that the regulations could allow authorities to penalize companies and executives for shifting supply chains away from the country.
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Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain
The New York Times – Business:President Trump is trying to choke off the country’s lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.
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European Airports Warn of Jet Fuel Shortages if Strait of Hormuz Remains Shut
The New York Times – Business:An association of airports told European Union officials that fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz had to restart within three weeks to avoid a “systemic” shortage.
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Middle East War Triggers Higher Prices in China
The New York Times – Business:Three and a half years of deflationary pressure on Chinese factories reversed course last month as higher energy prices cycled into the economy.
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White House Secures Foreign Steel for Ballroom Project
The New York Times – Business:ArcelorMittal, a European steel maker, is donating tens of millions of dollars of foreign steel for President Trump’s new ballroom.
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How China Built Its Vast Natural Gas Stockpile
The New York Times – Business:Natural gas is hard to store, but China has found a way to do it, while also developing alternate suppliers and expanding production at home.