Economy News China S Attempts To Revive Its Economy Could Cause A Sugar High That Pushes Us Inflation Higher, New Research Says

China’s new 5-year plan: A high-stakes bet on self-reliance that won’t fix an unbalanced economy

Beijing has traditionally portrayed its five-year plans as a boon not only for China but for the world. The official narrative, echoed by state media, emphasizes that a stable, growing China remains ... Read More

China Started Separating Its Economy From the West Years Ago

Two decades of sustained effort to build national self-reliance and minimize imports have antagonized trade partners but fortified what a senior adviser called Beijing’s “bulwark” against conflicts. Read More

China Aims to Revive Steelmaking Without Ordering Cuts to Supply

China is taking a measured approach to fixing its steel industry, improving the outlook for high-end companies but steering clear of ordering the cuts needed to decisively shrink supply. Read More

Trade deal fails to revive China’s slowing manufacturing boom

China's factory sector PMI fell to 50.6 in October from September's 51.2, missing economist forecasts of 50.9. Read More

China’s Economy Expands at Slowest Pace in a Year

The Chinese economy lost momentum in the third quarter, expanding at its slowest pace in a year and strengthening the case for additional policy support. Read More

China's economy slows to 4.8% annual growth in July-September, hit by tariffs and slack demand

China's economy expanded at the slowest annual pace in a year in July-September, growing 4.8%, weighed down by trade tensions with the United States and slack domestic demand. The July-September data ... Read More

Trump has threatened a new 100% tariff on China. How could it affect Wisconsin's economy?

President Donald Trump has threatened a new round of tariffs on China starting in November, and Wisconsin consumers may feel the effects. On Oct. 9, Trump announced an additional 100% tariff on goods ... Read More