Economy

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These charts show how Iran's economy is in freefall

Tehran's hardline rhetoric belies a brutal reality facing the regime and Iranian citizens: its economy, vulnerable even ...

Consumer Spending, Engine of the U.S. Economy, Is Under Strain

The enduring strength of consumer spending, which powers two-thirds of America’s economic output, has been the main reason ...
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Russian billionaire says 12-hour days and 6-day workweeks could help save the economy

Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska is calling for 12-hour, six-day workweeks. The aluminum billionaire says longer work could help Russia speed through economic upheaval. He says Russia's edge is its ...

The Economy

The U.S. economy is weaker than it seemed a month ago, and lower interest rates may not be the answer. The Fed’s Hawks and Doves Are Drifting Further Apart. What It Means for Investors. Futures ...