Economics

The U.K. and EU still find themselves far apart on crucial issues—with time running out.

By reportedly halting major agricultural purchases, Beijing makes it likely U.S.-China relations will dramatically worsen.

Turkey’s economy is a mess, but its president won’t seek an IMF loan because the conditions would mean giving up his extensive patronage network.

Taiwan beat the virus with efficient government and advanced technology—the same ingredients that power the economy.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

State leaders are showing up the president in their pandemic response, giving López Obrador’s critics their loudest opportunity yet to oppose his policies.

As its energy industry comes under threat, the oil-rich province is taking aim at environmental activists.

Emergency monetary policies produce an unintended consequence: rising food prices around the world.

Netanyahu and Gantz could use their unity government to speed Israel’s economic recovery rather than entrenching political deadlock.

Climate activists say this is the moment for colleges and major institutions to dump their investments.

Washington is pressing for a post-pandemic decoupling from China. But the last big economic split brought on two world wars and a depression. What’s in store this time?

For decades, monetary policy has been treated as technical, not political. The pandemic has ended that illusion forever.