Economics

International Economics

Prices in China to Fall into 2025 Amid Deflationary Sputters

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China will see middling returns into 2025 according to new data and a bank analyst report, which paints a grim future for its consumer sector.

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Economics

Manufacturing, Construction Slowdown Trigger Broad Sell-Off

Both manufacturing and construction spending came in softer than expected. The downbeats stoked fears of a downturn.

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Personal Finance

Home Economics: Homeownership is still the American Dream. But Should it Be?

Buying a home is expensive. And so is owning one. In the era of high mortgage rates and soaring expenses, is homeownership still worth it?

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International Economics

With Dollar Reserves Running Out and Ratings Downgrades, Maldives Stares at a Crisis

Fitch Ratings downgraded the debt of the Maldives for the second time in just over two months, suggesting it’s likely to default on bonds.

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Real Estate

RealPage Sued by Justice Department for Alleged Rent Price-Fixing

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The DoJ launched an antitrust lawsuit against Thoma Bravo’s RealPage for allegedly helping property managers conspire to drive up rent.

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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

The Bank of England Makes Its First Rate Cut in Over Four Years

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The Bank of England voted Thursday to cut its key rates for the first time in over four years by a razor-thin 5-4 margin.

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