As China’s economy slows, some are snapping up cheap apartments to ‘retire’ early
The “Life in Venice” housing development, a multibillion-dollar replica of the Italian city on the Chinese coast, stands…
Japan’s ratio of household spending on food hits 44-year high
Japan’s ratio of household spending on food hit a 44-year high in 2025, reflecting elevated food prices, according…
Trump says tariffs led to economic growth. The facts tell another story
WASHINGTON (AP) — Looking back on the first year of his second term, President Donald Trump boasts that…
Germany’s troubled economy shows modest growth after two years of shrinkage
FRANKFURT, Germany — Germany’s troubled economy returned to modest growth last year after two years of falling output,…
India says its economy has overtaken Japan, eyes Germany
New Delhi – India has overtaken Japan as the world’s fourth-biggest economy — and officials hope to pass…
As a property slump drags on, China’s economy looks more resilient than it feels
HONG KONG — By some measures, China’s economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in artificial…
Trump’s ‘A+++++’ economy collides with reality in a Pennsylvania city
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — When Idalia Bisbal moved to this Pennsylvania city synonymous with America’s working class, she…
Shares are mostly lower in Europe and Asia ahead of US jobs and inflation reports
BANGKOK — Shares retreated Tuesday in Europe and Asia ahead of the release of U.S. employment and inflation…
Japan OKs $135 billion stimulus package to help revive its sluggish economy
TOKYO — Japan’s Cabinet approved a 21.3 trillion yen ($135.4 billion) stimulus package Friday to help spur the…
Japan’s economy contracts as exports get hit by US tariffs
TOKYO — Japan’s economy contracted at a 1.8% annual pace in July-September as President Donald Trump’s tariffs hit…
Japan’s GDP drops as tariffs bite and domestic demand flags
Japan’s real gross domestic product declined at an annualized rate of 1.8% in the three months through September,…
K-shaped economy math shows why Trump’s base feels betrayed
Days before President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, he acknowledged the high prices Americans…