International Economics

Economics

The Economy is Expected to Slow, Someday

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The third quarter likely saw strong economic growth, which sounds like good news — unless you’re rooting for lower interest rates.

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Economics

US Consumers Are Falling Behind on Their Car Loans

US drivers are late on their car loan payments at the highest rates on record, and the trend might not go away anytime soon.

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International Economics

Ireland Is Launching a Sovereign Wealth Fund

On Tuesday, Ireland said it wants to leverage its corporate tax revenue from tech giants to create a sovereign wealth fund.

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International Economics

Oil Leaps, Shekel Falls After Israel Declares War

Crude oil prices jumped to $89 a barrel as Hamas’s attack on Israel drove concerns of wider conflict across the oil-rich Middle East.

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Economics

US Consumers Are Taking a Credit Card Break

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Facing eye-watering amounts of debt and record-high interest rates, US consumers have started charging less on their credit cards.

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Power Corridor

Chasing Up Russian Yachts and Mansions Proving Pricey

The West’s economic war on Russia is producing a massive taxpayer tab.

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Power Corridor

UN Chief Warns of ‘Great Fracture’ Among Global Powers

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International Economics

The West is Touting a New Trade Route That Bypasses China

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International Economics

African Nations are Pushing for the World’s Top Polluters to Pay Up

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International Economics

European Startup Funding Weakens as Investors Favor Bonds

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International Economics

Latin American Countries Take the Lead in Whipping Inflation

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Geopolitics

US Mulls a Quid Pro Quo to Enlist China in Opioid Fight

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Geopolitics

Mr. Kerry Goes to Beijing Amid China’s Hotter Climate, Cooler Economy

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International Economics

UK’s Top Companies Are Scaling Back Charitable Gifts

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International Economics

Yellen Takes Her Turn on Chinese Charm Offensive

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Industrials

Gatwick Airport Expansion Flies Over Climate Change Concerns

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