Economics

International Economics

Western Brands Still Have High Hopes for a Chinese Rebound

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Many American firms have taken a long time to build sustainable markets in China. They can’t let a little slump get them down.

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Economics

Small Town America is Paying for New Residents

Communities are hoping that a handful of incentives might be just enough to tip the scales and create a new generation of residents.

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International Economics

Russia’s Economy is Buzzing from War Spending

The International Monetary Fund boosted its 2024 expectations for the country’s economic growth.

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Real Estate

US Retail Rebound Sees Commercial Landlords Coming to Collect

With shoppers returning to stores, retailers are finding that yearslong discounts on rent are coming to a close.

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International Economics

China Curbs Short Selling in Latest Attempt to Buoy Stocks

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Beijing introduced new rules over the weekend that will effectively stamp out investors’ ability to sell shares short.

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Indicators

With the Holidays Over, Americans Are Back to Worrying About Money

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Retail sales jumped higher than expected in December, but US consumers are back to fretting about their finances.

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Inflation & Prices

Rising Rents Pushed Inflation Higher in December

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The consumer price index offered up a surprising uptick, damaging hopes that the Fed will be cutting rates anytime soon.

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