Business Columnists

The time has come for Western European governments to decide what kind of business and strategic relationships they want for the foreseeable future.

January lived up to its reputation as a seasonally strong month and year, given the rule: “As January goes, so goes the year.”

Zambia’s limited use of the yuan highlights the myth of de-dollarization.

Because many rightly suspect the veracity of Beijing’s statistics, a look at local government announcements can shed new light on China’s weak economy.

Having acknowledged its need to correct the economy’s supply–demand imbalance, Beijing nonetheless has chosen policies that will exacerbate the problem.

Beijing got some good economic news for a change, but neither piece of information suggests a fundamental improvement in China’s economic situation.

NCCs must not become legal bludgeons against workers that insulate corporations from healthy competition or retain workers through coercion.

U.S. continues to lead the world with its domestic GDP growth, and once Kevin Warsh will be confirmed, the U.S. dollar is expected to continue to firm up.

It will be a long road for the yuan, and it may never get to Beijing’s desired destination.

South Asia’s powerhouse faces challenges.

The property crisis that began in 2021 has had a long, ugly tail that seems to get ever longer.

While the geopolitical risks are troubling in the short term, investors remain bullish on stocks and expectations for economic growth & strong earnings in 2026.

Why housing no longer behaves like housing.

The time has come for Western European governments to decide what kind of business and strategic relationships they want for the foreseeable future.

January lived up to its reputation as a seasonally strong month and year, given the rule: “As January goes, so goes the year.”

Zambia’s limited use of the yuan highlights the myth of de-dollarization.

Because many rightly suspect the veracity of Beijing’s statistics, a look at local government announcements can shed new light on China’s weak economy.

Having acknowledged its need to correct the economy’s supply–demand imbalance, Beijing nonetheless has chosen policies that will exacerbate the problem.

Beijing got some good economic news for a change, but neither piece of information suggests a fundamental improvement in China’s economic situation.

NCCs must not become legal bludgeons against workers that insulate corporations from healthy competition or retain workers through coercion.

U.S. continues to lead the world with its domestic GDP growth, and once Kevin Warsh will be confirmed, the U.S. dollar is expected to continue to firm up.

It will be a long road for the yuan, and it may never get to Beijing’s desired destination.

South Asia’s powerhouse faces challenges.

The property crisis that began in 2021 has had a long, ugly tail that seems to get ever longer.

While the geopolitical risks are troubling in the short term, investors remain bullish on stocks and expectations for economic growth & strong earnings in 2026.

Why housing no longer behaves like housing.