Global Economy

"The reality is that global economic growth is closely linked to trade, and raising tariffs will inevitably reduce the volume of trade and drive down business confidence," the article argued.

More than 1,500 billionaires now control $6 trillion, more than at any period since America's Gilded Age at the end of the 19th century.

Global responses to overpopulation started decades ago. Global responses to global warming arrived much later. There is a relationship, but they are not the same thing.

The 21st century will be Asia's for the taking; Europe is just along for the ride.

It changes growth zones. It changes shorelines. It changes the places where humans will feel comfortable living.

As risk falls and telecommunication capabilities rise, Africa is quickly becoming a viable place for investment.

Three key factors: colonization, internal turmoil, delay in opening up the markets.

China continues to be a pack leader in the emerging market countries with sustained growth of 6.5 percent and growing.

Excitement over the prospect of tax cuts and a large infrastructure bill is giving way to reality.

Even if high tariffs forces more manufacturing in the U.S., those industries are likely to rely on robotics, not on labor.

An abrupt end to the U.S.'s economic relationship with China would result in a deep recession for both countries.

The reality is that China manufactures poor-quality products because they are paid to do exactly that.

The problems in American manufacturing date back to well before the trade agreement.

Technological change has had a far greater impact on U.S. jobs than any trade deal.

Because Americans have access to inexpensive items, they can have more money to spend on other things, which benefits everyone.

The British prime minister doesn't yet have the answers to the big questions raised by Brexit.

African countries have taken advantage of new trade opportunities—Brexit may provide another.

While currency fluctuations are not abnormal, the high degree of volatility now is.

It may take years, but the effects of the electric vehicle industry will be devastating for many countries.

Economist Alex Tabarrok explains how he would open the United States to all high-skill immigrants from anywhere in the world with no quotas.

When oil prices fall because oil supply goes up, this is good for the global economy.

Faster growth in the US is within reach, but cannot be taken for granted.

The Financial Secrecy Index has named the most secretive states across the world.

Fears of a China-led global slowdown, along with oil's steep slide, have dampened the market's expectations for a hike.

This is the second time this week that shares have fallen, amid growing investor concern for China.

The Fed's optimism about growth in the U.S. economy will be challenged.

A small hike in U.S. interest rates is almost inevitable on Wednesday. The big question is: What happens next?

Chinese growth is at a 25-year low.

As its stocks slump, Beijing plans to ease restrictions on overseas investments. Can the global economy withstand the flood?

Oil prices remain roughly 50% below their peak from the middle of last year.