International Economics

International Economics

The UK and Macau are Rethinking Their Gambling Economies in Different Ways

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UK officials are reportedly weighing hiking taxes on gambling, and Macau continues to wean itself off the industry.

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International Economics

How Long Can China’s Bull Market Last?

China is grappling with a depressed job market, a struggling property sector, weak consumer spending, geopolitical tensions, and debt.

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International Economics

The Rise of India’s Reckless Retail Investors

Regulators worry that undisciplined and inexperienced investors are taking on way too much risk in the country’s overheated stock markets.

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International Economics

Rate Cuts Are Making an Impact, OECD Says

The OECD upgraded its outlook for global economic growth, noting slowing inflation, central bank rate cuts, and falling energy prices.

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International Economics

Macron Taps 33-Year-Old to Lead France Out of Economic Wilderness

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After two months of a post-election stalemate, French president Emmanuel Macron appointed a government Saturday.

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International Economics

The UK’s Higher-Education Sector is Trying to Dodge a Finance Crisis

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The UK’s top-notch schools are a premier destination for international students, and education is a big part of the economy.

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International Economics

Paris Olympics Begin With Economic Promise and Peril

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Hosting the Olympic games is supposed to be an economic boon for any city. Early metrics, however, show Paris might not be so lucky.

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