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Happy-Go-Lucky Australia Is Feeling Neither Happy, Nor Lucky

After enjoying decades of prosperity, the country has hit stubborn economic turbulence.

The harbor in Sydney. Millions of Australians are experiencing levels of economic hardship not seen in many decades.

‘Strike Madness’ Hits Germany While Its Economy Stumbles

A wave of strikes by German workers, feeling the sting of inflation and stagnant growth, is the latest sign of the bleak outlook for Europe’s economic powerhouse.

Striking workers added wood to a fire to stay warm during evening shifts in front of a recycling plant owned by the company SRW in Rötha, Germany, on Wednesday.

Senegal’s 2024 Election: What to Know

Senegal was seen as an outpost of democracy in a coup-plagued region until its president tried to cancel the election last month. He failed, and it’s going ahead next Sunday.

Russians Know Putin Will Be Re-Elected, but Many Worry What Comes Next

While there is little doubt about the vote’s outcome, there is concern that an emboldened President Putin may use a win to start a new war mobilization.

Some Russian voters are concerned that President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia may introduce new economic measures after the voting.

Little Suspense Over Russian Vote. What Comes Next Is Less Certain.

While there is little doubt about the vote’s outcome, there is concern that an emboldened President Putin may use a win to start a new war mobilization.

Some Russian voters are concerned that President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia may introduce new economic measures after the voting.

China’s Growth Slows but Xi Jinping Keeps to His Vision

China’s leader, Xi Jinping, believes his vision for technological dominance will keep powering the country’s ascent while the West recedes.

Xi Jinping, China’s leader, at a session of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on Friday.

Britain Is Cutting Taxes Again. Why Now?

The government announced a budget as a national election looms. Here’s what you need to know.

Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor of the Exchequer, announced that he would cut taxes for nearly 30 million workers.

I.M.F. Agrees to Much Larger Rescue Package for Egypt

The International Monetary Fund will provide $8 billion to Egypt, which is going through its worst economic crisis in decades.

Revenue from the Suez Canal dropped by half after Houthi militants began attacking cargo ships using Red Sea shipping routes.

China’s Big Political Show Is Back to Normal. Sort of.

The annual meeting of China’s legislature looked, on its surface, like a return to the prepandemic days. But much has changed about the country since then.

The National People’s Congress, the most important spectacle on China’s political calendar, opened on Tuesday.

Murder and Magic Realism: A Rising Literary Star Mines China’s Rust Belt

In gritty tales from China’s northeast, Shuang Xuetao chronicles a traumatic chapter of Chinese history with fresh resonance today: the mass layoffs that afflicted the region in the 1990s.

Shuang Xuetao, one of China’s most celebrated young authors, is best known for his short stories chronicling the economic decline of his hometown, Shenyang, in the country’s northeast.

Welcome to Japan, Where the Bad News Is the Good News

The trend lines may be grim, but the Japanese aren’t sweating them.

Dinner at a Tokyo pub. Food remains affordable in Japan, even after some inflation: a bowl of ramen can be had for less than $7, or a multi-plate set lunch for about $12.

Divisions Among Finance Ministers Flare Over Seizing Russian Assets

France’s finance minister, Bruno LeMaire, said there was no legal rationale for giving the Russian central bank funds to Ukraine.

Comments made by France’s finance minister, Bruno LeMaire, about the legality of seizing Russian assets came a day after the U.S. Treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, said that seizing the assets was a possibility.

Yellen Urges Israel to Restore Economic Ties to West Bank

The Treasury secretary said she called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to reduce barriers to commerce for Palestinians.

Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen has been focused on tracking the economic implications of the war in Gaza.

France Will Cut Spending as It Sees a Weaker Economy Ahead

War, high interest rates and slowdowns in major trade partners are trimming tax revenue and forcing the government in Paris to scale back.

A worker at a car refurbishment center in Sainte-Genevieve, northern France, on Thursday. Unemployment in France has ticked up after falling to a 15-year low last year.

Top U.S. Treasury Officials to Visit Beijing for Economic Talks

A meeting of the new economic working group comes as the U.S. and China are trying to prevent any escalation of hostilities.

The visit could pave the way for a second trip to China by Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen. She traveled to Beijing last summer.

Turkey’s Central Bank Chief Steps Down Amid Long Inflation Battle

The government swiftly replaced her and said the change did not reflect a policy shift for the country, where annual inflation is about 65 percent.

Hafize Gaye Erkan was Turkey’s fifth central bank chief in five years.

U.S. Leading Soft Landing for Global Economy

Economies all over the world are lowering inflation while avoiding serious recession — but growth in the United States stands out.

Americans have only slowly spent down the savings they amassed during the early pandemic years, so the money has continued to trickle through the economy like a slow-release booster shot.

Ukraine Strained by Stalled Aid in War Against Russia

The government says it can juggle its finances for a few months, but warns of an economic crisis if Western assistance remains stuck.

Collecting aid in Chasiv Yar, a frontline town. Ukraine has cut back payments to people forced to flee their homes.

Global Economy Is Heading Toward ‘Soft Landing,’ I.M.F. Says

The International Monetary Fund upgraded its growth forecasts and offered a more optimistic outlook for the world economy.

A solar panel factory in Dalton, Ga. Fears of a global recession have largely abated, partly because of stronger-than-expected output from some countries, including the United States.

Venezuela Court Bars Opposition Leader From Running for President

The move is a crippling blow to a deal in which President Nicolás Maduro’s administration promised a free and fair election in exchange for relief from U.S. sanctions.

The court’s decision bars María Corina Machado from taking part in a presidential election for 15 years.

At Davos, War Is on the Agenda, but the Focus Is on A.I. and Elections

The leaders and executives gathering at the World Economic Forum are obsessed with elections and artificial intelligence, not Ukraine or Gaza.

A session on artificial intelligence during the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday.

How Violent Riots Engulfed Papua New Guinea’s Capital

A wage dispute prompted violent unrest in the Pacific nation, which experts call evidence of the effects of its demographic challenges.

A damaged building after deadly riots in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, last week.

Germany’s Economy Stalls Amid Falling Output and Political Bickering

The economy shrank last year and is not predicted to grow much in 2024. Farmers are angry, industrial output is falling and the government is bickering.

A shopping district in Berlin. Germany’s economy contracted 0.3 percent last year, the worst performance among the 20 countries using the euro.

Polish Truckers Lift Border Blockade With Ukraine

The suspension of the protest until March, while its leaders talk with the Polish government, promises some relief for Ukraine’s flagging economy.

For months, Polish truckers have blocked border points to protest what they call unfair competition from Ukrainians.

How the War With Hamas Has Damaged Israel’s Tech Firms and Economy

Par : Roni Rabin
Israel’s technology sector, a key part of the economy, has been jolted by worker shortages and funding fears, which could drive a wider slowdown in 2024.

Tel Aviv. Tech companies account for almost half of all exports and a fifth of Israel’s economic output.

World Bank Warns of Energy Price Surge if Mideast War Spreads

A new economic report predicted a year of weak growth and said the world faced a decade of “wasted opportunity.”

An unfinished housing development in Shanghai. World Bank economists pointed to lingering weakness in real estate as evidence that China’s economy will continue to underperform this year.

Eurozone Price Pressures Edged Higher to End the Year

Inflation in the countries that use the euro rose to 2.9 percent in December, but the underlying rate continued a downward trend.

A restaurant in Berlin, last year. The inflation rate in Germany rose at a slower-than-expected rate in December.

Jacques Delors, Passionate Architect of European Unity, Dies at 98

Par : Paul Lewis
As the executive of the European Union for a decade, he oversaw its increasing economic integration and led the drive for a single currency, the euro.

Jacques Delors in 1994. As president of the European Commission, he was a relentless advocate for building a more united Europe. In many ways, he succeeded.

Wolfgang Schäuble, German Politician Who Helped Forge European Unity, Dies at 81

An important figure in the reunification of East and West Germany, he played a key role in shaping German politics for decades and was once seen as a likely chancellor.

As Germany’s finance minister, Wolfgang Schäuble was praised at home for his fiscal rigor, but reviled in poorer European countries where he imposed austerity measures.

Israel’s Economy Expected to Shrink 2% as War Sidelines Workers

A large segment of the Israeli work force has been called up to fight or become jobless as a result of the conflict with Hamas.

A restaurant in Sderot, Israel, that was closed in late October because of the fighting in nearby Gaza.

Under Argentina’s New President, Fuel Is Up 60%, and Diaper Prices Have Doubled

Javier Milei warned that things would get worse before they got better. Now Argentines are living it.

Since Javier Milei took office on Dec. 10 and quickly devalued the Argentine currency, prices have risen at a dizzying pace.

How China Is Profiting From Trade With Russia

The country’s trade with Russia this year has exceeded $200 billion, and makers of cars and trucks are the big winners.

A statue of an imperial Chinese general stands watch near Heihe, on the Chinese side of the Amur River marking the border with Russia.

Blocked by Polish Truckers, Ukraine Turns to the Black Sea to Boost Trade

The blockade at the border with Poland has crippled Ukraine’s land trade. But a new Black Sea route is providing an economic lifeline.

Trucks lining up to cross the Polish-Ukrainian border in Ludwinow, Poland, on Dec. 4.

Russia’s Central Bank Raises Rates to 16 Percent

The bank warned that its tight monetary policy would continue “for a long period” as it attempts to slow an economy in danger of overheating.

The headquarters of Russia’s central bank in Moscow.

Bank of England Keeps Interest Rates at 5.25%, a 15-Year High

The Bank of England and European Central Bank both held their benchmark rates steady. Even though inflation has been slowing, they gave no indication of when rates would start to come down.

The Bank of England held rates at 5.25 percent, a 15-year high.

Argentina’s New ‘Anarcho-Capitalist’ President Starts Slashing

Javier Milei has railed against Argentina’s government for years. In his first week in charge, he’s begun cutting it down.

President Javier Milei of Argentina at his inauguration Sunday in Buenos Aires.

Israel-Hamas War Has Buoyed Egypt’s Leader Ahead of Presidential Vote

Par : Vivian Yee
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt grew increasingly unpopular amid a deep economic crisis. But the war in neighboring Gaza has given him a vital role on the international stage.

A campaign poster in Cairo for the Egyptian president, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The war in Gaza has shifted attention away from economic problems that were hobbling him.

U.S. and Mexico Try to Promote Trade While Curbing Flow of Fentanyl

In her Mexico City visit, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen sought to deepen economic ties while countering drug trafficking.

Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen had to strike a delicate balance in Mexico, pushing her counterparts there to work harder to confront fentanyl trafficking while trying to deepen economic ties.

Europe and Asia React to U.S. Push for Tech and Clean Energy

Other governments, particularly in Europe, are trying to counter the Biden administration’s industrial policies with their own incentives.

The Roseland Solar and Storage center in Riesel, Texas, has over 1.2 million solar panels on 4,263 acres. The United States has embarked on an enormous push to bolster its clean energy industry.

Alistair Darling, Guiding Hand in Britain’s Financial Crisis, Dies at 70

As the government’s chief financial cabinet member, he helped stave off a broader economic collapse amid the global turmoil set off in 2008

Alistair Darling in 2010. “Alistair was the person you would want in the room because he was calm and he was considered and he had great integrity,” said Gordon Brown, the Labour prime minister at the time.

Germany to Override Debt Limit to Resolve Budget Crisis

Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged financial support for economic modernization and Ukraine, but will need backing for new borrowing to fill a spending gap.

Olaf Scholz, Germany’s chancellor, addressing lawmakers Tuesday. The budget crisis has threatened his three-party coalition.
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