China’s Economic Pulse in May 2026: Weak Consumer Demand, Industrial Resilience, and the Road Ahead China’s economic data for April 2026 painted a mixed picture: while industrial production remained robust, …
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China’s Q1 GDP Beats Forecasts, but Iran Conflict Clouds 2026 Outlook China’s economy started 2026 with unexpected strength, posting a GDP growth rate that surpassed market expectations. Still, this early …
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Japan’s Inflation Cools in February, but Middle East Conflict Looms TOKYO, JAPAN – March 24, 2026 – Japan’s headline inflation rate eased for a fourth consecutive month in February, reaching …
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Australia central bank hikes rates to a near 1-year high as Iran war raises inflation risks
RBA Raises Interest Rates to 4.1% Amid Persistent Inflation Australia’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), increased benchmark policy rates to 4.1% on Tuesday, marking the second consecutive …
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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates as Attacks on Ships Rise Amid US-Iran Tensions The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy supplies, is experiencing heightened disruption following a …
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HSBC Reports Strong Annual Profit, Eyes Further Efficiency Gains HSBC, Europe’s largest lender, announced a pre-tax profit of $29.91 billion for the full year 2023, exceeding analyst expectations. The results …
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TOPSHOT – Media tycoon Jimmy Lai (R) is escorted into a Hong Kong Correctional Services van outside the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong on February 1, 2021, after …
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China‘s Economic Data Signals Weakening Demand Table of Contents China’s Economic Data Signals Weakening Demand retail Sales Growth Disappoints Industrial Production Moderates Investment Declines Sharply Understanding Fixed Asset Investment Expert …
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Macquarie Proposes $7.49 Billion Takeover of Australian Logistics Firm Qube Table of Contents Macquarie Proposes $7.49 Billion Takeover of Australian Logistics Firm Qube BHP Abandons Pursuit of Anglo American After …
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Robots manufacture auto parts at a factory in Ningde, China, on Oct. 17, 2024. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images China’s factory activity growth in October missed market expectations, dragged …