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GLOBAL ECONOMY

Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jul 21, 2022
As inflation hits, Asia’s central banks play catch-up in global rush to raise rates
The rest of the world, including emerging markets, began lifting rates as early as last June, after the U.S. Federal Reserve kicked off an accelerated timeline for its policy tightening.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 18, 2022
Supply chains inching back to normal brace for headwinds of softer demand
The gradual end of the pandemic-driven supply crunch might give way to another potential headache: a slump in consumer demand that throws economic growth into reverse.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 18, 2022
China is pariah for global investors as Xi’s policies backfire
Money managers once enticed by China's juicy yields and huge tech companies now say reasons to avoid the country outweigh incentives to buy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 15, 2022
Is BRICS going to break up?
India has always been the indispensable swing member of BRICS. The bloc's current strategic direction in favor of China and possible enlargement could push the country toward an exit.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 15, 2022
China growth slows sharply, putting GDP target out of reach
The 0.4% expansion in gross domestic product reported for the second quarter was lower than economists' forecasts of 1.2% growth and the weakest pace since 2020.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 14, 2022
Companies need to get real about climate risk
To ensure the planet's future, the SEC is looking at the idea of having businesses calculate and disclosure climate-related costs and risks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jul 14, 2022
The euro is at parity with the dollar. Its fate is now with energy markets.
The single currency has teetered on the brink of parity versus the greenback for days, finally breaching that level on Wednesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 7, 2022
Bond traders are as confused as anyone these days
The debt market used to be the economy's crystal ball. Now it may be no better than a Magic 8 Ball.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 7, 2022
Fed sees ‘more restrictive’ rates possible if inflation persists
The Fed's aggressive push to curb the hottest inflation in 40 years has convulsed financial markets, as investors fret that tighter monetary policy will tip the U.S. economy into recession.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 6, 2022
The supply-side fight against inflation
A recession can be avoided if policymakers recognize the large role that supply-side measures must play in restoring price stability.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 6, 2022
Wall Street says a recession is coming. Consumers say it's already here.
Prices are soaring worldwide, particularly for essential foods and fuels, eroding the spending power of families.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 5, 2022
The downward spiral of the U.S.-China ‘tech cold war’
The difficult U.S.-China relationship may not be u2018a new Cold War,' but it sure looks familiar.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 4, 2022
Escaping a confusing global energy maze
There are many contradictions affecting the oil and gas markets, such as governments trying to phase out fossil fuels while also demanding increased production.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 4, 2022
Nervous staff and no bankers: Western firms struggle to exit Russia
Companies have been wrestling with how to exit in ways that limit the financial impact, do not put employees at risk and, in some cases, offer the opportunity to return in the future.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 30, 2022
How realistic are Beijing’s semiconductor ambitions?
Despite big aspirations, China has struggled to catch up with the U.S. in the economically and strategically vital semiconductor industry, and will continue to face significant barriers to progress.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 29, 2022
The death of the WTO has only been delayed
For the organization to recover its relevance, China and the U.S. both need to make more serious compromises.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 29, 2022
The steep costs of disengagement for China
In this new era of strategic competition between China and the West, disengagement is the order of the day.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 29, 2022
From war to wild weather, global crop problems point to years of high food prices
The world has perhaps never seen this level of simultaneous agricultural disruption, according to agriculture executives, industry analysts, farmers and economists.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 26, 2022
Hunger in U.S. is worse now than during the pandemic
As war and inflation make food more expensive and harder to get, U.S. lawmakers must accept that it isn't a passing problem but an enduring reality for the country.

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