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Troubling economic data from China indicates slowdown

Mar 13, 2014
Troubling signs indicate the world’s second largest economy isn’t recovering

Loving the global economy

Mar 7, 2014
Despite all the Cold War rhetoric, the global economy is the bigger picture.

Kai Ryssdal on flying in the Cold War

Mar 7, 2014
Why this time is different.
Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal keeps a picture from his military days in the Cold War on his office window.
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The World Bank has a sunny forecast for the year

Jan 15, 2014
As rich economies expand, stronger growth globally is expected.

Helium: Not Just the Stuff in Balloons

Nov 22, 2013
Helium is a valuable finite resource that is often wasted just for fun.

Global economy cheers Senate deal on debt

Oct 16, 2013
The deadline to raise the debt ceiling is less than 24 hours away, but the U.S. won't actually default until the end of the month.

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Strong economic data from China

Sep 10, 2013
Vital economic signs in China are improving

China's GDP growth slows to 7.5%

Jul 15, 2013
China's GDP growth slowed in the second quarter to 7.5 percent -- its weakest pace since 1991.

After another strong day globally, stocks turn down in the U.S.

May 8, 2013
Share prices in Germany hit a new record high today. Asian markets were strong. But U.S. markets were down slightly this morning.