The country’s leaders are hoping that they can put a floor under the economy, which expanded by 4% in the fourth quarter of last year, the slowest pace since the beginning of the Covid-19 recovery.5 min read
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World
New U.N. projections note a divide between rich countries with labor shortages and poor ones where joblessness remains high.4 min read
Journal Reports
With plenty of companies hiring, workers are quitting their jobs in droves and starting their own ventures. “I refuse to accept a position that’s just a position.”5 min read
The Outlook
The combination of higher inflation, supply-chain constraints and the fast-spreading Omicron variant has caused economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal to trim their forecast for growth to 3.3% for the year.4 min read
Economy Week Ahead
U.S. housing construction and sales numbers highlight a relatively quiet week for economic data.1 min read
Health
Biden administration’s testing drive adds to pressure on manufacturers as Omicron pushes up demand.4 min read
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