Economics

The stock market is soaring, African leaders are rallying around George Floyd, and reducing the U.S. military presence abroad could boost the domestic economy.

The EU is still muddling through its post-pandemic recovery—and 18th-century history suggests that disaster could await.

Companies should not buy Uzbekistan’s cotton until labor protections and responsible sourcing are guaranteed.

In Washington, efforts to withdraw from the trade body are gaining momentum. That would be a big mistake.

The U.S. pronouncement that it no longer considers Hong Kong to be independent from China paves the way for future sanctions, which could hurt the very people the United States means to help.

As U.S. federal spending surges amid the coronavirus pandemic, it’s time to trim the real fat.

Both political parties are demonizing the world trade body, but many experts warn that such a move could seriously set back U.S. power and prestige.

The Trump administration says manufacturing jobs are coming home. The facts tell another story.

A commonsense solution to the housing crisis has gained backers amid the pandemic—but can the political will remain?

While a wait-and-see approach is usually wise, unusual times require unusual playbooks, writes a former Trump administration economic advisor.

His much-touted trade victory has crashed and burned with the coronavirus pandemic.

From insurgent groups to charities, a range of nongovernmental organizations are stepping in to respond to the coronavirus crisis.