Economy
The Future of Digital News: Exploring the FT.com Trial Experience
The FT.com trial provides readers with complete digital access to both the Standard Digital and Premium Digital packages. The Standard Digital package offers access to a wealth of global news, analysi...
UK Economy Bounces Back Faster Than Expected, Revisions Show
The UK economy has experienced a remarkable turnaround, with new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealing that it has rebounded from the Covid-19 pandemic at a much faster pace tha...
Russia's Brain Drain: The Economic Fallout of the War on Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has triggered a significant brain drain, with estimates suggesting that up to 1 million people have left the country. The emigration wave has led to a record labor...
China's Economic Reforms: A Decade of Missed Opportunities
Chinese President Xi Jinping's ambitious reform plans a decade ago aimed to transition China into a Western-style free market economy driven by services and consumption. However, most of these reforms...
Europe Faces Double Crisis, But Can Avoid Recession, Says EU Commissioner
Europe is currently grappling with the effects of a "double crisis" - a combination of geopolitical tensions resulting from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the economic repercussions faced by the con...
China's Economic Slowdown: Impact on Global Growth and Trade
China's economic growth, which seemed to be gaining momentum in April, has lost steam in recent months, putting the world's second-largest economy at risk of a significant slowdown. The core of the pr...
Country Garden's Financial Woes: A Phoenix Grounded?
When Country Garden, the largest developer in China's real estate sector, released its annual report in April, it painted a picture of hope and optimism. The cover design featured a phoenix spreading ...
Revised Economic Data Reveals Hidden Growth in Britain's GDP
Revisions to economic data are not uncommon, but rarely do they make headlines. However, the recent adjustments made by the statisticians at the ONS have unveiled a surprising revelation – almost tw...
The Battle of Bidenomics: Public Opinion Divided on President's Economic Policies
President Biden has been on a relentless campaign to promote his economic agenda, which he has coined as "Bidenomics." With a focus on job creation, wage growth, and low inflation, the president has t...
US Job and Wage Growth Slows, Indicating Fed's Plan to Control Inflation
The latest report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals a slowdown in job and wage growth, accompanied by a slight increase in unemployment. While this may be concerning for workers, it signa...