A new stimulus might (or might not) jump-start China's economy

Doldrums continue to plague China's post-pandemic economy. Now the country's leaders are firing up a new round of plans to jump-start growth. It just might not be enough. Read More

China’s Bold Stimulus Measures Won’t Save Its Flagging Economy

It is the first time I’ve ever seen the Chinese central bank directly use its own money to support the stock and real estate markets,” says Lu Xi, an assistant professor focusing on China’s economics ... Read More

After stimulus, China tries to turn stock market frenzy into recovery

Analysts say the difficulty for Chinese policymakers will be turning the opportunism-fueled rally into a broader recovery when markets reopen after the Golden Week holiday. Read More

China’s central bank tries to save the economy—and the stockmarket

A s China’s economy has descended into deflation, the central bank’s lack of urgency has been a source of frustration for many economists. Policymakers at the People’s Bank ... Read More

Why it’s so hard for China to fix its ailing economy

Chinese consumers, already prone to ... restricting access to data about the markets and economy. Last year, it suspended releasing youth unemployment figures when the number reached record ... Read More

The Chinese authorities are concealing the state of the economy

Within a month the NBS stopped issuing data on urban youth unemployment ... China’s vast digital economy provides policymakers access to a trove of high-quality data about firms and consumers ... Read More

Xi Is Paralyzed by China’s Economic Mess. The World Will Pay.

Yet one very important voice is barely saying a word about the state of Asia’s biggest economy ... consumer demand, high youth unemployment, and weak investor confidence will be with China ... Read More

Takeout deliveries at the Great Wall: See how China's low-altitude economy soars

12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by ... the low-altitude economy has soared into the everyday lives of the Chinese, bringing them a better consumer experience while spurring the ... Read More

Reality check: What's up with the economy?

isn't inflation part of the economy?] Well, never mind! The point is, we're concerned about money. Now ... Pogue hosts the CBS News podcast "Unsung Science." He's also a New York Times bestselling ... Read More

The economy is a top issue for voters. Here's what to watch for in the Harris-Trump debate.

The economy, a key issue for ... bigger paychecks to lower inflation. And CBS News polling shows that Trump may have an edge with inflation-weary consumers, with about 4 in 10 voters saying ... Read More

August jobs report: Economy added disappointing 142,000 jobs as unemployment fell to 4.2%

Editor's Note: This page is a summary of news from the August jobs ... Vanden Houten, however, said rising unemployment can still batter the economy even if it's not caused by layoffs. Read More