President-elect Donald J. Trump’s proposals on tariffs, immigration, taxes and deregulation may have far-reaching and contradictory effects, adding uncertainty to forecasts.
Category: Credit and Debt
How Stock, Bond and Currency Markets Could Respond to the Election
Investors are considering the candidates’ policies and historical trends to bet on where stocks, bonds and currencies are headed.
Africa’s Debt Crisis Has ‘Catastrophic Implications’ for the World
Crushing obligations to foreign creditors that have few precedents have sapped numerous African nations of growth and stoked social instability.
Why Families Are Going Into Debt for Disney Vacations
Some families are spending more than they can afford on Disney vacations. They say it’s because they know their children won’t stay young forever.
$29 Trillion: That’s How Much Debt Emerging Nations Are Facing
A decades-long crisis is getting worse, and now dozens of nations are spending more on interest payments than on health care or education.
Office Buildings’ Losses Are Growing, With More Pain to Come
The distress in commercial real estate is growing as some office buildings sell for much lower prices than just a few years ago.
Ampla, a Lender to Consumer Brands, Faces Financial Struggles
Ampla, which lent money to smaller businesses that sold clothing, home furnishings and other items directly to consumers, is struggling financially and seeking a buyer.
High Interest Rates Are Hitting Poorer Americans the Hardest
The economy as a whole has proved resilient amid the highest rates in decades. But beneath the surface, many low- and moderate-income families are struggling.
How 33-Year-Olds, the Peak Millennials, Are Shaping the U.S. Economy
Meet the 1990 and 1991 babies, a massive microgeneration in lifelong competition for America’s economic resources, reshaping the world around them.
After China Evergrande, Real Estate Crisis ‘Has Not Touched Bottom’
The forced liquidation of China Evergrande epitomizes the sector’s struggles: Nationwide, sales are down and millions of homes have been paid for but not delivered.