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China’s Steady Hand, Part 2: Can Beijing Rebuild Consumer Confidence?

As China’s leadership weighs new policies to shore up growth, the question remains whether state-driven construction and subsidies can restore the confidence of wary consumers.

The Luxury Illusion (Part 2)

As luxury brands post record gains, mass-market companies are trying to follow—but prestige cannot be manufactured overnight.

The Luxury Illusion (Part 1)

While much of the consumer economy braces for a slowdown, luxury giants are reporting record profits and expansion plans.

When McDonald’s Sneezes

If McDonald’s is the economy’s mood ring, the latest results suggest a shift toward pessimism.

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