Economics

Economics

US Economy Trending Toward ‘Goldilocks’ Scenario: S&P Global

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S&P Global’s US Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index shows business activity grew the fastest in over two years this month.

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International Economics

China Makes Surprise Rate Cuts Following Top Policy Meeting

The People’s Bank of China unexpectedly lowered its benchmark lending rates and a noteworthy short-term policy rate.

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International Economics

London’s Days as the World’s Money-Laundering Capital May Be Numbered

London has been the world’s top spot for money laundering, but that could be changing. Roughly 17% of UK millionaires are leaving.

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Economics

IMF Downgrades US Growth Projection, US Retail Sales Prove Resilient

The International Monetary Fund said the US economy is set to cool compared to previous projections, and that it’s piling up debt.

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International Economics

Greece Lengthens the Workweek While the UK Four-Day Week Gathers Steam

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Greece’s government put new labor laws into effect that mean workers can be asked to work a six-day workweek.

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Economics

America’s ‘Left Behind’ Counties Make a Comeback (of Sorts)

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America’s “left behind” counties — which fell behind the rest of the country beginning in the early 2000s — aren’t so far behind…

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International Economics

Will Cod be King Again After Newfoundland Moratorium Lifted?

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Last week, the Canadian government lifted a 32-year moratorium on the commercial fishing of cod in the country’s easternmost province.

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