List of Economics articles
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In the foreground is a man blurred from view. Behind him is a screen with stock market numbers. Trump’s Economy Is Flashing Red
Trade wars, rising prices, falling confidence, and sinking stock markets are not what Wall Street or Main Street voted for.
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An artisanal gold miner, digs at the bottom of a narrow gold shaft in the Kamituga artisanal mine, in the South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Sept. 20, 2024. The New Gold Rush
A tug-of-war between governments and illegal miners is igniting conflict. To avoid the worst, states must make room for legal artisanal mining.
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A large screen shows Xi Jinping shaking hands with a business leader in a room full of other men in suits. Behind them are tables with chairs behind them. Xi Jinping’s Seating Plans Signal Who Has Beijing’s Favor
A carefully choreographed meeting with CEOs shows party priorities.
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Two workers in matching gray uniforms are seen from behind as they position machinery and tools around the metal frame of a car. Scaffolding and other factory equipment criss-cross the room behind them. Trump Can Make a Deal to Save America’s Auto Industry
Beijing’s capture of global markets offers a U.S. road map.
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Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference about the US tariffs against Canada on March 4 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Trump Has Officially Launched His North American Trade War
It remains unclear why upending the world’s most important trading relationships would be a good thing.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reacts during lunch with mountain soldiers during a visit of the German Federal Armed Forces Bundeswehr mountain infantry brigade in Schneizlreuth, southern Germany, on July 22, 2024. Europe’s Looming Guns vs. Butter Decision
The continent needs to spend much more money on its militaries—at the expense of its welfare states.
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A large ship in the ocean What Europe Can Do If Trump Drops Russia Sanctions
Europe has much more economic leverage on the Kremlin than Washington.
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A detail image of a chef using a large knife to remove the pit of a sliced avocado. Mexico Tariffs Put Guacamole on the Chopping Block
How will America’s favorite cuisine fare in Trump’s cartel fight?
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Two people are seen from behind as they sit at behind a dusty window, operating switchboard controls while watching a large piece of mining equipment kick up dust outside. Ukraine’s Minerals Won’t Solve U.S. Supply Chain Problems
Market realities will stymie Trump’s talking points.
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Four elephants cross a dusty road. Shooting an Elephant in Botswana
Trophy hunting is uncomfortable for some in the West but a lifeline for many locals.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gives a press conference in Kyiv on Feb. 26. Can Trump Force Ukraine to Accept a Peace Deal?
Experts warn that Kyiv won’t sign off on a deal that’s bad for the country.
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Uruguayan presidential candidate Yamandú Orsi casts his vote during presidential and legislative elections in Canelones, Uruguay, on Oct. 27, 2024. How Does Uruguay Do It?
Strong civic engagement and low inequality have helped the country avoid the political polarization sweeping the globe.
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A protester at the center holds up a sign showing a cartoon image of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar military chief Sr. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing during a demonstration against the military coup in front of the Chinese Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar. Myanmar Knows Xi’s World Order Is a Con
Beijing makes hollow promises of nonintervention as it meddles with its neighbors.
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Von der Leyen, a woman in her 60s, is seen from the shoulders upward. She looks slightly concerned as she looks to the left. Behind her is a circle of yellow stars on a blue field from the EU flag. Note to Europe: Stay Calm and Don’t Retaliate
Donald Trump’s tariffs rampage will only hurt Americans.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump look at each other. Trump’s Proposed Economic Rapprochement With Russia is Wrongheaded
Sanctions are sticky, the Russian economy is dodgy, and almost all it sells is oil. Where is the upside?
