A Recession Isn’t Inevitable: The Case for Economic Optimism The New York Times
The worrisome leading indicators are real, but so are the sources of resilience that could keep the expansion going.
U.S. economy is ‘relatively strong’ and doesn’t need lower interest rates, key Fed leader says The Washington Post
Trump wants the Fed to boost the economy by slashing interest rates, but Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren warns, ‘This isn’t a free lunch. There are costs.’
U.S. Manufacturing Slowed in August in Latest Sign of Economic Weakness The New York Times
A key index fell to its lowest level since January 2016 as production managers said President Trump’s trade war with China was straining supply chains.
Can Anyone Hold the Global Economy Together? The New York Times
We are trapped between an erratic Trump, a dysfunctional Europe and an authoritarian China.
Beijing signaled measures to keep the economy afloat as a *fresh* round of tariffs on US and Chinese goods kicked in this week. China and European equities …
Argentina imposes currency controls as its economic crisis deepens CNBC
The temporary measures allow the government to restrict foreign currency purchases following a sharp drop in the super-sensitive peso.
China’s factory activity unexpectedly expands in August, a private survey shows CNBC
China’s manufacturing activity expanded in August, according to results of a private survey released on Monday amid the country’s escalating trade war with the …
Mid-year updates of World Economy 2019 Korea Times
There is a wide-spread concern over a possible slowdown of the world economy. Today, I will explain what may lie ahead for the global economy and suggest …
Amid Recession Worries, Trump Points Finger at American Businesses The New York Times
WASHINGTON — President Trump wants Americans to understand that the economy is doing great, thanks to him. But if in fact the economy sours, then it is …
