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How the markets and the economy surprised investors and economists in 2023, by the numbers
Stocks in the U.S., Japan and Germany have risen 20% or more. The U.S. economy grew by more than 5% over the summer.
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Germany’s economy seen shrinking again in the current quarter as business confidence declines
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The Federal Reserve could do what was thought impossible: Defeat inflation without a steep recession
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Bank of England holds interest rates at a 15-year high despite worries about the economy
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Bank of Japan survey shows manufacturers optimistic about economy, as inflation abates
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Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate unchanged and foresees 3 rate cuts next year
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged for a third straight time, and its officials signaled that they expect to make three quarter-point cuts to their benchmark rate next year.
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Chinese leaders consider next steps for economy as debt and deflation cloud outlook for coming year
State media say Chinese leaders have wrapped up a two-day annual meeting to set economic priorities for the coming year.
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Biden goes into 2024 with the economy getting stronger, but voters feel horrible about it
President Joe Biden goes into next year’s election with a vexing challenge: Just as the U.S. economy is getting stronger, people are still feeling horrible about it.
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Chinese leaders wrap up annual economic planning meeting with scant details on revving up growth
China’s state media say top leaders held an annual planning meeting where they agreed to step up spending to help rev up the economy.
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Inflation eased in 2023. That’s giving investors hope for a gentler Federal Reserve next year
Inflation gradually loosened its grip on Wall Street and the economy in 2023, raising hopes for a gentler Federal Reserve and solid gains for the market next year.
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CEOs of the nation’s biggest banks warn that new regulations could harm the economy
The heads of Wall Street’s biggest banks used an appearance on Capitol Hill to plead with senators to stop the Biden administration’s proposed changes to how banks are regulated, warning that the proposals could negatively impact the economy at a time of geopolitical turmoil and inflation.
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Moody’s cuts China credit outlook to negative, cites slowing economic growth, property crisis
Credit rating agency Moody’s has downgraded its outlook for Chinese sovereign bonds to negative, citing risks from a slowing economy and a crisis in its property sector.
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Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly up as weak jobs data back hopes for an end to rate hikes
Asian shares have advanced after most stocks slipped on Wall Street following a mixed set of reports on the U.S. economy. Oil prices edged higher.
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China factory activity contracts in November for 2nd straight month despite stimulus measures
An official survey of Chinese manufacturers shows that factory activity contracted for a second straight month in November.
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Some OPEC+ members will cut the oil that they send to the world to try to boost prices
The OPEC oil cartel and allied producers have made another big swipe at propping up lagging crude prices.
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US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a 5.2% annual rate
Shrugging off higher interest rates, America’s consumers spent enough to help drive the economy to a brisk 5.2% annual pace from July through September, the government said in an upgrade from its previous estimate.
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The world economy will slow next year because of inflation, high rates and war, OECD says
The global economy, which has proved surprisingly resilient this year, is expected to falter next year under the strain of wars, still-elevated inflation and continued high interest rates.
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Sweden’s economy shrinks in the third quarter to signal that a recession may have hit the country
Sweden’s economy shrank in the third quarter of 2023 to mark the second time of contraction and signal that a recession may have hit the country.
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The worst-performing major economy also faces a budget crisis. Germany’s leader vows fixes, but how?
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has vowed that his government will work “as fast as possible” to solve a budget crisis.
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Germany’s leader vows to fix a spending crisis that’s worsening gloom in the struggling economy
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has promised quick action to fix a budget crisis after a court decision blew a large hole in the almost-finished plan for next year.
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Britain’s Conservative government pushes tax cuts in hopes of bolstering electoral chances
Britain’s Conservative government has sought to regain the political initiative with a series of tax cuts for businesses and individuals that it hopes will boost its chances in a national election next year that opinion polls suggest it will lose.
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Why Americans feel gloomy about the economy despite falling inflation and low unemployment
Inflation has reached its lowest point in 2 1/2 years. The unemployment rate has stayed below 4% for the longest stretch since the 1960s.
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Stock market today: Asian stocks pulled lower by profit warnings and signs the US economy is slowing
Asian stocks are mostly lower after Wall Street drifted to a mixed finish as momentum slowed following a strong rally in the first half of November.
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Japan’s economy sinks into contraction as spending, investment decline
Japan has reported that its economy contracted at a 2.1% annual pace in July-September as consumption and investment weakened.
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British economy flatlines in third quarter of the year, update shows ahead of budget statement
The British economy flatlined in the third quarter of the year. The Office for National Statistics said Friday that growth in the July to September period was zero compared to the previous three months.
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China Premier Li seeks to bolster his country’s economic outlook at Shanghai trade fair
Seeking to generate excitement around a largely lackluster economy, Chinese Premier Li Qiang is pledging to continue deepening reforms, expand free trade zones and relax market access for foreign investment.
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Small biz owners are both hopeful and anxious about the holidays, taking a cue from their customers
All signs point to a relatively solid holiday season for America’s small businesses. Yet, owners of these businesses appear to have a collective anxiety about the months ahead.
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Japan’s prime minister announces $113 billion in stimulus spending
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced a stimulus package of more than 17 trillion yen ($113 billion) that includes tax breaks and benefits for low-income households.
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Stock market today: Asian shares rebound following latest tumble on Wall Street. Oil prices gain $1
Asian shares have risen after the latest tumble on Wall Street. U.S. futures gained and oil prices were $1 higher.
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US economic growth accelerated to strong 4.9% rate last quarter as consumers shrugged off Fed hikes
The nation’s economy expanded at a robust 4.9% annual rate from July through September as Americans defied higher prices, rising interest rates and widespread forecasts of a recession to spend at a brisk pace.
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China’s economy grows 4.9% in Q3, beating expectations but slowing from previous quarter
China’s economy slowed in the summer as global demand for its exports faltered and the ailing property sector sank deeper into crisis.
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Stock market today: Asian markets edge lower as China reports slower growth in the last quarter
Shares have fallen in Asia after China reported that its economy grew at a 4.9% annual pace in July-September, down from 6.3% in the previous quarter.
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IMF outlook worsens for a ‘limping’ world economy. Mideast war poses new uncertainty
The International Monetary Fund warns that the world economy has lost momentum from the impact of higher interest rates, the invasion in Ukraine and widening geopolitical rifts.
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A surge of hiring in September defies predictions, pointing to US job market’s enduring resilience
Friday’s report from the Labor Department suggests many companies remain confident enough to keep hiring despite high interest rates and a hazy outlook for the economy.
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IMF chief says the global economy has shown resilience in the face of COVID, war and high rates
The global economy has shown remarkable resilience but still bears deep scars from the coronavirus pandemic, the war in Ukraine and rising interest rates.
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