One force is propping up the economy. Fears are growing it won’t last.

Artificial intelligence may be Silicon Valley’s latest speculative bubble — with major risks for the rest of the economy.
Pew Research Center

Public’s Positive Economic Ratings Slip; Inflation Still Widely Viewed as Major Problem

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ views of the economy and problems facing the country. For this analysis, we surveyed 8,638 adults from May 13-19, 2024. Everyone who ...
World Socialist Web Site

Deepening economic problems as China’s National People’s Congress meets

A key issue at the National People’s Congress (NPC), which gets underway today in Beijing, will be what plan Beijing has for boosting the flagging Chinese economy in conditions of deflationary ...
Forbes

China’s Economic Problem Isn’t Just ‘Japanification’ – It May Be Worse

“Goldman Sachs has suggested that investors look to Japan’s ‘lost decade’ as a guide to the future of the Chinese stockmarket.” – The Economist (Jan. 11, 2025 After two decades of rapid expansion, ...
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Russia’s economic problems are getting worse

Russia’s economic problems are getting worse. The economy narrowly avoided a recession in the first half of the year and the 2.2% forecast budget deficit is looking increasingly unrealistic as growth ...
The New York Times

China’s Problems Are Real

Making sense of the country’s economic trouble. By David Leonhardt China’s economic problems can seem sudden and surprising. Just a few years ago, its economy inspired worldwide envy. Today, signs of ...
The New York Times

Biden Describes China as a Time Bomb Over Economic Problems

The sharply worded comments are the latest example of the president’s willingness to criticize China even as he tries to ease tensions. By Michael D. Shear Reporting from Washington President Biden ...