world economy

U.S. Coronavirus Death Toll Climbs To 6, All In Washington State

Researchers believe COVID-19 may have been circulating in the state for weeks undetected.
By Hyung-Jin Kim and Matt Sedensky, AP

China Reveals Deep Hit From Coronavirus Crisis, Further Destabilizing World Economy

Trump, meanwhile, denounced criticism of his response to the threat as a “hoax” cooked up by his political enemies.
By Mari Yamaguchi, AP

Stock Market Plunge Delivers Worst Week For Wall Street Since 2008

The stock swoon is being driven by fear that the coronavirus outbreak will derail the global economy.
By Alex Veiga and Damian J. Troise, AP

Lawmakers Urge Facebook To Delay Libra, Issuing Stark Warnings For Global Economy

House Democrats warned that, without oversight, the digital currency could quickly become "too big to fail.”
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Hiring Dips As U.S. Adds Just 200,000 Jobs In February

A weaker global economy, a trade war with China and signs of caution among consumers likely contributed to slow growth.
By Christopher Rugaber, AP

Saudi Arabia Rejects Trump Comments, Threatens Retaliation

The comments come the day after Trump warned of "severe punishment."
By Jon Gambrell, AP

It's Been Ten Years Since The Financial Crisis And We're Still Getting Screwed

A decade on from the Lehman collapse, and things need to change.
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Corporate Globalization Has Been a Wrecking Ball to the American Dream

If this is the direction globalization is taking the world, it is worth examining where America is headed.
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Here’s Why Top Economists Forecast Gloom If Brexit Happens

“It is a leap into the unknown,” one British economist said.
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Trump As Big A Risk To Global Stability As Terrorism, Report Says

Trump and jihadi terrorism both ranked sixth on a recent list of the 10 biggest threats to the world's economy.
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