A global economy plagued by high inflation and rising interest rates has tipped the competitive playing field in favor of US industrial companies, and some are taking advantage to make acquisitions. More should join the club — as long as they have a strong appetite for risk. US companies have a few clear tailwinds. The strong dollar helps with ...

With China’s Covid-zero controls in overdrive, it’s hard to see light at the end of the tunnel. But every household has to balance its checkbook, including the Chinese government. Behind closed doors, when and how to reopen the economy must be on top of Beijing’s agenda. The upcoming party congress — a twice-a-decade event during which President Xi Jinping is ...

  You know the auto industry has a giant affordability problem when a manufacturer unveils a concept car whose roof and hood are made from reinforced cardboard. The battery-powered Oli, shown last month by Stellantis NV’s Citroën brand, has a top speed of just 68 miles per hour (110 km) and weighs around 1,000 kg (2,200 lb). For once, the ...