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A medical worker cares for a newborn "dragon baby" in the maternity department of Zaozhuang Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Shandong province, China, Feb 10, 2024.
Economy

China’s fertility crisis is so dire, rates are falling below ‘replacement levels’ and GDP could slow by more than half in the next 30 years, study says

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August 4, 2025
A consumer refuels their vehicle at a gas station in Daegu, South Korea, on June 23, 2025, while geopolitical risks heighten due to U.S. attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities.
Middle East

Ceasefire between Israel and Iran already being tested as markets bet it will stave off ‘stagflationary shock’

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June 23, 2025
Fed governor breaks ranks and says rate cuts could resume next month to prevent further cracks in the job market
Economy

Fed governor breaks ranks and says rate cuts could resume next month to prevent further cracks in the job market

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June 21, 2025
German growth hits 0.4% in Q1, double the forecast as pre-tariff exports surge
Finance

German growth hits 0.4% in Q1, double the forecast as pre-tariff exports surge

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May 23, 2025
Productivity growth is vital for the economy. Few companies actually create it
Commentary

Productivity growth is vital for the economy. Few companies actually create it

By Eric Kutcher and Olivia White
May 16, 2025
Yannis Stournaras, governor of the Bank of Greece
Politics

European consumers will have to cope with a ‘notable adverse impact’ on growth from tariffs, Greece’s central bank governor warns

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April 7, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump
Politics

Americans are still on board with Trump’s immigration efforts —but the president’s tariff threats and wild stock market swings may be a problem

By Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Linley Sanders and The Associated Press
March 31, 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the economy may slow as part of a ‘detox’ from government spending
Politics

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the economy may slow as part of a ‘detox’ from government spending

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March 7, 2025
Business owners say Trump’s erratic trade policies are threatening investment and economic growth
Finance

Business owners say Trump’s erratic trade policies are threatening investment and economic growth

By Paul Wiseman, Anne D'Innocenzio, Mae Anderson and The Associated Press
March 7, 2025
Small towns are offering millions in tax breaks to land the mega gas station with a cult-like following and the ‘cleanest restrooms in America’
Retail

Small towns are offering millions in tax breaks to land the mega gas station with a cult-like following and the ‘cleanest restrooms in America’

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February 6, 2025
A young businesswoman leading a meeting
Success

Women are officially the economy’s power players—outpacing men in both income and spending growth, BofA report says

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January 22, 2025
Germany’s economic engine misfires again, fueling election uncertainty
Finance

Germany’s economic engine misfires again, fueling election uncertainty

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January 15, 2025
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaking before a podium with a sign saying "Plan for Change" on it and holding his right arm up in a gesture, while a robot arm is visible in the background.
Newsletters

Lawmakers stop worrying about AI’s existential risk and instead embrace its economic potential

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January 14, 2025
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump
Finance

Economists are already worried Trump’s ‘Maganomics’ will hurt growth in 2025

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January 2, 2025
China signals bolder stimulus for next year as Trump returns
Finance

China signals bolder stimulus for next year as Trump returns

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December 9, 2024

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