"While Fed officials and many economists believe the central bank can tame inflation and engineer a soft landing for the economy, it’s time to retire that phrase and brace for a recession. "

>"A legal feud over a hotel in St. Barts pits development against fragile nature on this tropical Arcadia for the ultrarich. It might also signal a turning point in the hyper-development of the island."

"The crackdown on real estate ordered by Xi Jinping is putting growing pressure on local governments and many companies"

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"Economic growth slowed from 0.6% in September to 0.1% in October, the Office for National Statistics said."

"The legislation aims to ensure fewer blackouts and cleaner water, but in some areas it might fall short of needed upgrades."

"Curbs on property lending and worries about the financial health of China Evergrande and other developers are sidelining house buyers."

"The central bank lifted its benchmark rate to 0.5% from a record low and signaled more increases over the next year, as it seeks to tame inflation and rein in booming house prices."

"It is no secret that combating climate change requires large and timely investments to cut green technology costs, increase efficiencies, support first-movers, and create new zero-emissions markets. Yet, in the European Union, such _...Read More_

"Crackdowns on property, tech and other sectors are starting to weigh on business activity and add to financial risks in the country, raising the potential that Beijing’s campaigns could harm the broader economy."

Investors are watching whether the property developer defaults. But in the background, the world’s No. 2 economy is flashing numerous warning signs.

"Beijing’s pressure on the real-estate sector is being widely felt, raising questions about how much economic pain China’s leaders are willing to stomach as they rein in yet another industry."

"There is more demand than ever for new homes. But there are too few people to build them."

“Understanding the construction industry can help us move beyond a mechanical image of ‘labor shortages’—too much demand, too few unemployed—toward a richer understanding of the institutions that reproduce the labor force and determine its _...Read More_