This article relates to the fact that the economic indicators in China have been significantly lower than what was expected. In response, the central bank has decided to "loosen monetary policy", in the attempt to stimulate the economy.

This article from the Financial Times regards fiscal policies in different EU countries. After the double-dip recession that has been experienced in Europe, many governments' fiscal policies are coming into question and being scrutinized by American commentators.

This article concerns the 'simultaneous' rise of the unemployment and inflation rate in the UK. This goes against the Phillips curve; which shows an inverse relationship between the two.