A surge in exports powered China’s growth last year, defying expectations that a trade war with the U.S. would hobble the world’s second-biggest economy

The reported GDP growth of 5% in 2025 met Beijing’s official target. 2026-01-19 02:15:00 Hannah Miao

Continue ReadingA surge in exports powered China’s growth last year, defying expectations that a trade war with the U.S. would hobble the world’s second-biggest economy

Economists will tell you that it is a tough time for people entering the job market. They can relate: It is the worst market young economists have faced in memory.

Newly minted Ph.D.s tend to work for universities, government agencies and big white-collar companies. It’s not a great hiring time for any of them. 2026-01-18 17:00:00 Justin Lahart

Continue ReadingEconomists will tell you that it is a tough time for people entering the job market. They can relate: It is the worst market young economists have faced in memory.