China's Economy Struck by Sudden Decline

New data shows that retail sales and industrial output slumped in August, adding to China's woes as it attempts to negotiate with the U.S. Read More

China’s Broad Economic Slowdown Raises Stimulus Expectations

China’s economic activity slowed more than expected across the board in August, adding to the likelihood that policymakers will roll out more stimulus to hit the official growth goal. Read More

China’s Economy Slows Broadly Even as Exports Keep Rising

Officials blamed U.S. “protectionism” for the dismal July data, but growth was likely held back by real estate and new policies aimed at slowing factory investments. By Keith Bradsher Reporting from ... Read More

PBOC Signals No Urgency for Rate Cuts Despite Poor Economic News

China’s central bank indicated it’s holding back from aggressively easing monetary policy with moves such as interest-rate cuts, even though the economy just recorded its worst month so far this year. Read More

The Cloudy Outlook for New York City’s Economy

Employers are adding far fewer jobs, and even the health care sector could soften. But the city’s economy appears stronger than those on the West Coast. Read More

U.S. economy gets its mojo back, S&P surveys find, but inflation is also picking up

Is the worst damage to the economy from fading U.S. trade wars over? Maybe. New S&P surveys of business leaders suggest August has been the best month of the year. “Strong [survey] readings for August ... Read More