Economy Week Ahead: China GDP, Housing, Central Banks

Most of the world expects economic data on tap to reflect the impact of the latest Covid-19 surge-with China on its own path. 


 
Stocks Fall After Joe Biden Plan, Weak Retail Sales

The S&P 500 ended the week with losses as investors worry that new stimulus plans will lead to higher taxes. 


 
Yellen to Make Clear U.S. Doesn't Seek Weak Dollar

The expected remarks at her confirmation hearing Tuesday would represent a return to the U.S.'s hands-off approach, which President Trump had deviated from by often publicly calling for a lower dollar. 


 
China's Economic Recovery Belies a Lingering Productivity Challenge

A surge in state investments has helped lift the Chinese economy from the effects of Covid-19 but likely has worsened one of its deepest weaknesses: low productivity. 


 
Foreign Investors Expect the Dollar to Remain Weak Under Biden

Increased stimulus spending could play a role in further softening of the U.S. currency. 


 
After Stock Surge, Investors Ask Companies What's Ahead

An epic stock rally faces a key test in coming weeks as investors learn what executives expect for profits and revenues in coming periods. 


 
Chinese Property Developers Have Huge Debts to Refinance

China's property developers have a mountain of international debt to refinance this year, and tight lending conditions are raising the risk of defaults. 


 
An Old Foe of Banks Could Be Wall Street's New Top Cop

Gary Gensler is expected to be Joe Biden's pick to take over the Securities and Exchange Commission. "He will do things that are controversial." 


 
Biden Covid-19 Relief Plan Aims to Ease Poverty

The president-elect's $1.9 trillion proposal would help low-income families while also advancing Democratic priorities. 


 
Fed's Kashkari Laments Americans' Tolerance for Death During Pandemic

The unexpectedly swift U.S. economic recovery despite a still raging coronavirus pandemic has a dark undercurrent, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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