U.S. and Chinese tensions cause economic worries in the Indo-Pacific region
There's growing fear that the rift between the U.S. and China could cause economic instability in the wider Indo-Pacific region.
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The cautionary tale of Japan: Why an L-shaped recession is so undesirable
Not all economic recessions and recoveries are created equal. Japan's "L-shaped" recovery — which really isn't much of a recovery at all — in the 1990s offers a cautionary tale.
How inflation is influencing politics in a bellwether Florida county
Voters in a key swing county in Florida are grappling with some of the highest inflation rates in the country. But it's not necessarily the deciding factor for some voters.
Why a Chinese ship's arrival in Sri Lanka has caused alarm in India and the West
A Chinese survey ship docked this week at the Hambantota port, built with Chinese loans. Some worry the ship's arrival may signal the start of militarization of Chinese infrastructure in Sri Lanka.
What is 'quiet quitting,' and how it may be a misnomer for setting boundaries at work
Quiet quitting is taking over TikTok as a new workplace trend popular with Gen Z. However, it may be a misnomer for setting healthy boundaries in the workplace.
Spikes in mortgage rate force many potential homebuyers to rethink their plans
Mortgage rates have seen their biggest rise in 40 years. But now, rates are jumping up and down as markets try to anticipate where the economy is headed.
The Yangtze River is shrinking as drought disrupts the world's No. 2 economy
The disruption adds to challenges for the ruling Communist Party, which is trying to shore up sagging economic growth.
The Biden administration aims to make nature a measurable part of the U.S. economy
Environmental damage is a threat to the global economy but it's hardly counted in economic figures like the GDP. The Biden administration is unveiling an effort to give a more holistic accounting.
States with the toughest abortion laws have the weakest maternal supports, data shows
Many of the states that are moving to ban abortion tend to have less access to health care, worse maternal and infant health care outcomes and weaker social supports for children and families.
How inflation may influence voters in a Florida swing district
Voters in an important swing district in Florida are grappling with soaring costs for housing and food. What could these frustrations mean for November midterm elections?