Tag: International Trade and World Market
Economy Contracted in the First Quarter, but Underlying Measures Were Solid
The U.S. economy contracted in the first three months of the year, as supply constraints at home, demand…
China Falls Short of Promises to Protect Intellectual Property, U.S. Says
In remarks to reporters on Tuesday, Liu Pengyu, the spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, said the…
Can Japan Keep the Lights On? The Ukraine War Upends a Big Energy Bet.
However, the sudden surge in prices in early 2021 blindsided the company, which had not prepared for the…
Why U.S. Oil Companies Aren’t Riding to Europe’s Rescue
“The model has totally changed,” he said.Oil executives also argue that they are spending a lot of money…
How the Ex-Chancellor Gerhard Schröder Became Putin’s Man in Germany
But it was more than that, Mr. Schröder said. “I had been chancellor. I couldn’t go back to…
World Economic Outlook Dims as War and Pandemic Cast a Pall
“Demand will be and will need to be restrained by the removal of monetary accommodation,” she said. “And…
Fuel Prices Send Airfares Higher, but Travelers Seem Ready to Pay
A stunning rise in the cost of jet fuel has sent airfares soaring, and industry experts say they…
Supply Chain Hurdles Will Outlast Covid Pandemic, White House Says
In the report, the administration cited its efforts to identify weaknesses in supply chains for key products like…
Treasury Aims for Economic Pain on Russia, but Critics Question Effectiveness
WASHINGTON — When Russia imposed retaliatory sanctions on top American officials last month, its government targeted President Biden…
Supply Chains Tainted by Forced Labor in China, Panel Told
WASHINGTON — Human rights activists, labor leaders and others urged the Biden administration on Friday to put its…
A Market Mystery: The ‘Wheat Whale’ That Came Out of Nowhere
Still, it’s undeniable that retail investors played a role.Amateur investors, many of whom embraced trading during the pandemic,…
Germany’s Dependence on Russian Gas Is Difficult to Break
LUBMIN, Germany — Past a nudist beach and a sleepy marina, a gigantic mesh of metallic pipes rises…