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US Economic
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The Middle East faces economic chaos
Just over 100 days after Hamas’s brutal attack on Israel started a war in Gaza, the conflict is still escalating.…
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Initial jobless claims and housing starts post upside surprises
Filings for jobless benefits fell last week to their lowest level in 16 months, a testament for how resilient the…
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Australian houses are less affordable than they have been in decades
In Australia, as in most places, waterfront property comes at a premium. But to see the full effects of high-cost…
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The countries which raised rates first are now cutting them
Over the past two years The Economist has studied the economic fortunes of Hikelandia. This group of eight countries—Brazil, Chile,…
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How attacks on ships in the Red Sea are affecting trade
The deteriorating situation in the Red Sea poses risks to the global economy as supply chains are disrupted and prices…
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What economists have learnt from the post-pandemic business cycle
Science advances one funeral at a time, to paraphrase Max Planck. The Nobel prize-winning physicist was arguing that new ideas…
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China’s population is shrinking and its economy is losing ground
“HOW SHOULD one look at the Chinese economy?”, asked Li Qiang, the country’s prime minister, at the World Economic Forum…
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Retail sales and industrial production point to a strong end of the year
Resilience not recession is the right “R” word to describe the American economy in December. Wednesday’s data from the Commerce…
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The price of eggs and public sentiment
Inflation is receding and the labor market is as healthy as it has been since the 1950s. Wages are higher…
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