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Economics

IMF Downgrades US Growth Projection, US Retail Sales Prove Resilient

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The International Monetary Fund said the US economy is set to cool compared to previous projections, and that it’s piling up debt.

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Economics

US Growth to Lap G7 Peers, IMF Predicts

The US economy will grow twice as fast as any of its major Western peers this year.

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International Economics

China Shoots for 5% Growth in 2024, But It Won’t Be Easy

The country is aiming to equal its growth from last year, but national debt and a property crisis are serious obstacles.

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Artificial Intelligence

IMF Warns AI Is Coming for Jobs in High-Income Countries

The International Monetary Fund warned almost half of all jobs worldwide could be affected by artificial intelligence.

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International Economics

Germany Has a Cold

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Germany’s position as an economic and industrial powerhouse has been compromised after a decade of monetary success.

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International Economics

China Brings in Subsidies for Smartphones

On Friday, Beijing announced that a trade-in program that previously applied to big appliances and cars will now be widened to smartphones.

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Private Equity

Will Private Equity Fuel a Big Year for IPOs?

As the New Year rolls in, Wall Street is preparing for a slew of listing announcements from private equity-backed firms.

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Private Equity

All in the Franchise: Why Private Equity Loves the Business Model

It’s understandable if you failed to notice one meaty if unglamorous trend on Wall Street: Private equity’s love affair with franchising.

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