Tag: economy
Myanmar's economy set to contract as floods and fighting take heavy toll, the World Bank says
BANGKOK -- Myanmar’s economy is forecast to contract this year, the World Bank said Wednesday, as flooding and fighting take a severe toll...
Argentina’s Milei marks one year in office. Here's how his shock measures are reshaping the economy
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- When libertarian President Javier Milei assumed office one year ago, Argentine supermarkets were marking price increases on an almost...
Chinese leaders pledge 'moderately loose' monetary policy, more support for slowing economy
BANGKOK -- China’s top leaders have pledged to loosen monetary policy and provide more support for the slowing economy, while Premier Li Qiang...
Europe's economy needs help. Political chaos in France and Germany means it may be slower in coming
BRUSSELS -- Even before the French and German governments collapsed, Europe’s economy had enough difficulties. Tepid growth and lagging competitiveness versus the U.S....
China fine tunes economic stimulus as it braces for new US administration
BANGKOK -- China is fine-tuning policies to rev up its economy as it braces for uncertain relations with the United States under President-elect...
US hiring likely rebounded last month after storms and strikes curtailed October job growth
WASHINGTON -- Hiring in the United States likely rebounded last month from a dismal October, when hurricanes and strikes reduced job growth to...