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>"Increased demand for the semiconductors that power cars, electronics and electrical grids have stoked inflation and could cause more factory shutdowns in the United States."
>"Increased demand for the semiconductors that power cars, electronics and electrical grids have stoked inflation and could cause more factory shutdowns in the United States."
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"Contemporary economic theory assumes that raising interest rates reduces growth in aggregate demand in the economy, which leads to lower inflation. This assumption rests on demand-pull effects, which also suggest that raising interest _...Read More_
"Contemporary economic theory assumes that raising interest rates reduces growth in aggregate demand in the economy, which leads to lower inflation. This assumption rests on demand-pull effects, which also suggest that raising interest _...Read More_
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"The pandemic-induced disruption of global supply chains has accelerated the exodus of manufacturing from China. Other countries in Asia, particularly South Korea and Vietnam, stand to benefit from this trend, and should take steps to _...Read More_
"The pandemic-induced disruption of global supply chains has accelerated the exodus of manufacturing from China. Other countries in Asia, particularly South Korea and Vietnam, stand to benefit from this trend, and should take steps to _...Read More_
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>"Sudden blackouts have highlighted vulnerabilities in China’s power sector and economy: overreliance on coal and overemphasis on growth, which coincided with rising coal prices this year to create a nationwide energy shortage."
>"Sudden blackouts have highlighted vulnerabilities in China’s power sector and economy: overreliance on coal and overemphasis on growth, which coincided with rising coal prices this year to create a nationwide energy shortage."
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"A combination of factors are driving (heh) the United Kingdom’s fuel — or petrol, as it’s called — shortage. United Kingdom is in the grip of a fuel crisis."
"A combination of factors are driving (heh) the United Kingdom’s fuel — or petrol, as it’s called — shortage. United Kingdom is in the grip of a fuel crisis."
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"Slowing factory activity signals more trouble for China’s economy, which is grappling with crippling power cuts, high raw material prices and fresh Delta outbreaks."
"Slowing factory activity signals more trouble for China’s economy, which is grappling with crippling power cuts, high raw material prices and fresh Delta outbreaks."
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"The divergence between factory and consumer prices points to worsening profit margins for Chinese companies and more downward pressure on the economy, analysts say."
"The divergence between factory and consumer prices points to worsening profit margins for Chinese companies and more downward pressure on the economy, analysts say."
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"Global factory activity lost momentum in August as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic-disrupted supply chains, raising concerns faltering manufacturing would add to economic woes caused by slumping consumption, surveys showed on Wednesday."
"Global factory activity lost momentum in August as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic-disrupted supply chains, raising concerns faltering manufacturing would add to economic woes caused by slumping consumption, surveys showed on Wednesday."
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>"Catrike is struggling to deliver its recumbent bikes because supply chain problems have caused a part shortage. The snags may get _...Read More_
>"Catrike is struggling to deliver its recumbent bikes because supply chain problems have caused a part shortage. The snags may get _...Read More_
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>"A £186 million new venue, The Factory, is being touted as a hub for Manchester's arts scene – but it's also another example of 'regeneration' with little regard for local _...Read More_
>"A £186 million new venue, The Factory, is being touted as a hub for Manchester's arts scene – but it's also another example of 'regeneration' with little regard for local _...Read More_
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"Long a source of cheap goods, is China now exporting higher prices? "
"Long a source of cheap goods, is China now exporting higher prices? "
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>"Rising costs at its factories — an accelerating trend, new data showed — could trickle into the rest of the world economy."
>"Rising costs at its factories — an accelerating trend, new data showed — could trickle into the rest of the world economy."
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>"Global shortages of many goods reflect the disruption of the pandemic combined with decades of companies limiting their inventories."
>"Global shortages of many goods reflect the disruption of the pandemic combined with decades of companies limiting their inventories."
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>"Rural communities have long complained about their lack of internet access. The pandemic and President Biden’s infrastructure plan are giving them hope for _...Read More_
>"Rural communities have long complained about their lack of internet access. The pandemic and President Biden’s infrastructure plan are giving them hope for _...Read More_
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>"The A.F.L.-C.I.O. and other groups are seeking to make use of a new enforcement mechanism in the updated North American trade deal."
>"The A.F.L.-C.I.O. and other groups are seeking to make use of a new enforcement mechanism in the updated North American trade deal."