Showing posts with label Economy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Economy. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Global Slowdown and Referendum Fears Weigh on British Economy

Global Slowdown and Referendum Fears Weigh on British Economy


Gross domestic product grew 0.4 percent in the first quarter, in line with economists’ forecasts but slower than the previous quarter.


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Saturday, April 23, 2016

The Velvet Rope Economy: In an Age of Privilege, Not Everyone Is in the Same Boat

The Velvet Rope Economy: In an Age of Privilege, Not Everyone Is in the Same Boat


Companies are becoming adept at identifying wealthy customers and marketing to them, creating a money-based caste system.


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Thursday, April 14, 2016

Presidential Debate Stage in Brooklyn Reflects Changing Economy

Presidential Debate Stage in Brooklyn Reflects Changing Economy


The 215-year-old Brooklyn Navy Yard, now a hub for creative entrepreneurs, could one day employ 17,000 people, city officials say.










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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

German Economy, Once Europe’s Leader, Now Looks Like Laggard

German Economy, Once Europe’s Leader, Now Looks Like Laggard


Germany prospered in recent years by exporting to emerging countries. Now the slowdown in emerging markets is leaving Germany, and Europe, vulnerable.










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Saturday, April 2, 2016

American Anger: It’s Not the Economy. It’s the Other Party.

American Anger: It’s Not the Economy. It’s the Other Party.


Research shows that Americans are deeply split because of a partisanship that is increasingly based on racial attitudes.


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Sunday, December 13, 2015

As Economy Lags, Hugo Chávez’s Movement Fades in Venezuela

As Economy Lags, Hugo Chávez’s Movement Fades in Venezuela


Last week, in a gut blow for the movement known as Chavismo, Venezuela turned raw anger over economic hardship into a landslide victory for the political opposition in crucial elections.










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Political Economy: Britain’s Leader in Bind of Own Making

Political Economy: Britain’s Leader in Bind of Own Making


Prime Minister David Cameron wants to withhold “in-work” benefits only from migrants, but the move is discriminatory under European Union rules.










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Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Afghanistan Hopes W.T.O. Membership Can Its Reboot Battered Economy

Afghanistan Hopes W.T.O. Membership Can Its Reboot Battered Economy


Optimists view the trade body’s seal of approval as a potential lift for the war-ravaged country whose chief export is opium and main “import” is international aid.










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Friday, December 4, 2015

Jobs Report: The Economy Is Growing, but Not Fixed Yet

Jobs Report: The Economy Is Growing, but Not Fixed Yet


With an estimated 211,000 new jobs last month, the economy is performing almost exactly as people paid to predict these things thought it would.










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Jobs Report: The Economy Is Growing, but Not Fixed Yet

Jobs Report: The Economy Is Growing, but Not Fixed Yet


With an estimated 211,000 new jobs last month, the economy is performing almost exactly as people paid to predict these things thought it would.


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Friday, November 27, 2015

What Is Holding Back the Economy?

What Is Holding Back the Economy?


Conditions could be worse. They could also be so much better.


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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

U.S. Economy Grew at 2.1 Percent Rate in Third Quarter

U.S. Economy Grew at 2.1 Percent Rate in Third Quarter


The Commerce Department revised its estimate upward, as economic growth for the year is expected to be about 2.5 percent.










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