China’s Xi Jinping Provides Rare Acknowledgment of Covid-19 Policies’ Toll

[ad_1] The Chinese leader, in a New Year’s Eve speech, said that things will get better soon and that “it has not been an easy journey for anyone.” [ad_2] Source…

China’s Covid Easing and Policy Pivots Brighten Outlook for Stocks

[ad_1] The clouds over Chinese stocks are clearing after two years of steep losses. [ad_2] Source link

Opinion | The U.K.’s Cautionary Tale for Middle-Class U.S. Taxpayers

[ad_1] British leaders pretend to cut government borrowing while avoiding politically unpopular spending cuts. [ad_2] Source link

Even a Soft Landing Would Be Hard on Stocks

[ad_1] Economists think the U.S. will either experience a mild recession, or manage to just skirt one, but the prognosis for public companies looks worse. [ad_2] Source link

Stock Futures Rise After China Says It Will Open Borders

[ad_1] Markets U.S. Markets Investors hope the move by the world’s second-largest economy will support global growth [ad_2] Source link

Elon Musk Says Tesla Share Buyback Could Depend on Severity of Any Recession

[ad_1] Business CEO said in October the car maker could buy back $5 billion to $10 billion in shares [ad_2] Source link

Europe Skirts a Winter Slump, but War Fallout Clouds Its Economic Future

[ad_1] World Europe European businesses look to invest in the U.S. as high energy costs damp the continent’s ability to compete [ad_2] Source link

WSJ News Exclusive | Investors, Big-Company CEOs Split on Economic Optimism, Survey Says

[ad_1] Two-thirds of chiefs of large firms are bearish about the economy, while investors and heads of midsize firms are more optimistic. [ad_2] Source link

Opinion | China’s Economy Won’t Be Number One

[ad_1] Opinion Review & Outlook A Japanese report says China’s GDP won’t soon exceed America’s. [ad_2] Source link

U.K. Companies Tested by Fallout From Ukraine War 

[ad_1] Businesses are looking for ways to survive amid surging energy costs and tumbling consumer demand. [ad_2] Source link