On the eve of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s first trip to Beijing, concerns are growing that economic dependence on China is leaving his country vulnerable — again.
Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends
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With Recession Looming, Big European Economies Still Show Some Growth
Germany surprised economists by expanding in the third quarter, but the French and Spanish economies both slowed down.
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Japan to Subsidize Electric Bills As Inflation Takes Hold
Japan is the latest country to turn to enormous fiscal relief as it seeks to reduce the impact of geopolitical instability and rampant inflation.
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Chip Makers, Once in High Demand, Confront Sudden Challenges
Demand for semiconductors was off the charts last year. But a sharp slowdown coupled with new U.S. restrictions against China have created obstacles.
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A Rising Dollar Is Hurting Other Currencies. Central Banks are Stepping In.
The Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes are unsettling global markets and prompting other central banks to prop up their domestic currencies.