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May 16, 2024 5:26 PM ET

UN reports improved prospects for the world economy and forecasts 2.7% growth in 2024

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The United Nations is reporting improved economic prospects since its January forecast for the global economy, pointing to a better outlook in the United States and several large emerging economies including Brazil, India and Russia

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May 15, 2024 9:03 PM ET

Japan's economy shrinks on weak consumer spending, auto woes

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Japan has reported that its economy contracted at an annual rate of 2% in the first quarter of the year, as spending and exports declined

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May 14, 2024 2:39 PM ET

New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices

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New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other goods are intended to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturers

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May 14, 2024 2:39 PM ET

New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices

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New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other goods are intended to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturers

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May 14, 2024 1:05 PM ET

Argentina reports its first single-digit inflation in 6 months as markets swoon and costs hit home

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Government data in Argentina says the country’s monthly inflation rate has eased sharply to a single-digit rate in April for the first time in half a year

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May 14, 2024 3:03 AM ET

Biden hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum — and snipes at Trump

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May 13, 2024 10:06 PM ET

Xi's visit to Hungary and Serbia brings new Chinese investment and deeper ties to Europe's doorstep

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May 10, 2024 3:59 PM ET

US plans to impose major new tariffs on EVs, other Chinese green energy imports, AP sources say

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May 10, 2024 11:55 AM ET

Decoding America’s escalating debt crisis

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May 10, 2024 12:38 AM ET

British economy rebounds strongly in first quarter of the year, ending 'technical recession'

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May 9, 2024 6:45 PM ET

European companies are less upbeat about China's vast market as its economy slows

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May 9, 2024 5:03 AM ET

Bank of England edges closer to rate cut, possibly in June, as it predicts below-target inflation

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May 9, 2024 12:12 AM ET

China's exports and imports return to growth in April as demand improves

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May 7, 2024 3:44 AM ET

EU Council adopts a plan worth 6 billion euros for Western Balkans to speed up enlargement process

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May 6, 2024 12:47 PM ET

Call it Cognac diplomacy. France offered China’s Xi a special drink, in a wink at their trade spat

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May 3, 2024 3:43 PM ET

Fed’s warning stirs stagflation concerns

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May 2, 2024 3:05 PM ET

Understanding Inflation’s Impact on the Stock Market

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May 2, 2024 2:25 PM ET

Kentucky governor predicts trip to Germany and Switzerland will reap more business investments

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May 1, 2024 5:50 AM ET

Japan's Kishida will stress rules-based global order, support for emerging nations at OECD meeting

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April 30, 2024 3:39 PM ET

Understanding and navigating stagflation

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April 30, 2024 10:54 AM ET

New Jersey seeks fourth round of offshore wind farm proposals as foes push back

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April 30, 2024 8:14 AM ET

Confidence of US consumers continues to decline as Americans worry about the future

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April 29, 2024 10:38 AM ET

Ireland records $750m in tax revenue amid Brexit windfall reports

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April 24, 2024 2:46 PM ET

US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates

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April 24, 2024 4:36 AM ET

German retirees will get an inflation-busting pension increase this year

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April 21, 2024 5:06 AM ET

Exploring the growing homeownership-renting gap

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April 19, 2024 9:31 AM ET

This week: economic growth, unemployment, inflation update

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April 18, 2024 9:01 AM ET

Earnings Barrage, CPE Data Highlight Next Week

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April 17, 2024 12:19 PM ET

Regulators pleased Union Pacific is using fewer temporary shipping limits

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