Big-Company Bankruptcies Hang Over Economy
Businesses that loaded up on debt when interest rates were lower now face a growing risk of failure. Source link
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What Top Executives Are Saying About a Soft Landing
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U.S. and China Poised to Drift Further Apart After Investment Ban
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Chinese Exports Fall at Steepest Pace Since February 2020
Slide in outbound shipments reflects China’s fraying trade ties with the Western world, even as exports to Russia boom. Source...
U.S. Economic Growth Accelerates, Defying Slowdown Expectations
The economy expanded at a 2.4% annual rate in the second quarter, remaining well clear of a recession despite higher...
Could a Recession Still Be Years Away? Steady Growth, Moderating Inflation Improve Odds of Extended Expansion
If the Federal Reserve achieves a soft landing, history suggests the economy could keep growing four or five more years....
A Buoyant Global Economy Is Starting to Sag
Manufacturing activity is weakening, Europe has slipped into a mild recession, China’s rebound from Covid-19 is sputtering and heavy debt...
Economists Are Cutting Back Their Recession Expectations
Forecasters still expect GDP to eventually contract, but later, and by less, than previously. Source link
Why Economies Haven’t Slowed More Since Central Banks Hit the Brakes
Government aid and the effects of the pandemic are blunting the impact of higher interest rates, for now. Source link
Central-Bank Action Finally Cooling Global Economy, Data Indicate
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China’s Central Bank Moves to Shore Up Recovery
Unexpected trim in key lending rate likely heralds further steps to stimulate China’s economy. Source link
Inflation Drags Eurozone Economy Into Recession
High energy and food prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine hit household spending in Europe. Source link
Why the U.S. Remains Far From Recession
The pandemic’s aftereffects are fueling economic resilience despite rising interest rates. Source link
Debt-Ceiling Deal Does Little to Change Direction of Federal Spending, Economy
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Spending and Inflation Figures Come as Fed Debates Pause
Economists estimate that Americans increased consumer spending last month and that price increases remained elevated. Source link
Germany Enters Recession in Blow to Europe’s Economy
The world’s fourth-largest economy shrunk for a second consecutive quarter as households cut their spending, which could prompt greater caution...
New Zealand Economy Well Placed to Handle Surge in Rates, RBNZ Says
SYDNEY—New Zealand’s financial system is well placed to handle rising interest rates and uncertainty in the international financial system, the...
GDP Report Shows Economic Growth Slowed in First Quarter
Growth slowed to 1.1% annual rate as resilient consumers faced high inflation and rising interest rates. Source link
Drop in Transportation Stocks Foreshadows Weakening Economy
The Dow Jones Transportation Average has badly underperformed the Dow Jones Industrial Average since early February. Source link
Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back | CNN Business
Washington, DC CNN — Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back after the banking crisis fueled...
