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Between China and the US, trade takes a different route
Jan 09, 2024 (AFP)
"Decoupling" or "derisking" vis-a-vis China are themes repeated over and over by President Joe Biden's administration, but also by his Republican rivals, led by...
US trade deficit narrows unexpectedly in November
Jan 09, 2024 (AFP)
Although analysts expected the trade deficit to widen slightly, the gap was smaller than anticipated at $63.2 billion, down from a revised October figure of $64...
Most markets track Wall St rally, Tokyo hits three-decade high
Jan 09, 2024 (AFP)
The advances came as traders try to ascertain the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates this year, with focus firmly on the release this week of key inflat...
Asian markets drop as US jobs deal fresh blow to early rate cut hopes
Jan 08, 2024 (AFP)
The keenly awaited non-farm payrolls data Friday showed the world's number one economy remains resilient despite interest rates sitting at a two-decade high and...
Chinese finance giant Zhongzhi files for bankruptcy: court
Jan 05, 2024 (AFP)
The development comes weeks after police opened an investigation into the group after the debt-ridden financial behemoth declared itself insolvent. According to...
China launches anti-dumping probe into imported EU brandy
Jan 05, 2024 (AFP)
The Ministry of Commerce said the probe followed a complaint filed in November by China's liquor association on behalf of the domestic brandy industry. It said ...
Most Asian markets fall as Fed minutes dent early rate cut hopes
Jan 04, 2024 (AFP)
Oil prices built on their rally the previous day after deadly blasts in Iran that Tehran described as a "terrorist attack" fanned geopolitical fears and added t...
Asian markets extend new year retreat after Fed minutes
Jan 04, 2024 (AFP)
And oil prices built on their previous day's rally after deadly blasts in Iran that Tehran described as a "terrorist attack" fanned geopolitical fears and added...
Asia stocks track global losses as traders step back after rally
Jan 03, 2024 (AFP)
Equities surged in the last two months of last year on expectations the US central bank will slash interest rates several times this year as inflation comes dow...
Asia tracks global losses as stock traders step back after rally
Jan 03, 2024 (AFP)
Equities surged in the last two months of last year on expectations the US central bank will slash interest rates several times this year as inflation comes dow...
New year gets off to a weak start as traders eye rate cuts
Jan 02, 2024 (AFP)
After a blockbuster run in the past two months, Wall Street stuttered last week, though analysts are hopeful for another surge as US monetary policy eases. The ...
Thailand to extend visa-free entry for Chinese tourists
Jan 02, 2024 (AFP)
Bangkok granted Chinese tourists visa exemptions last year under a temporary scheme that was due to expire February 29. Government spokesperson Chai Watcharong ...
Markets mixed as 2024 starts on tepid note
Jan 02, 2024 (AFP)
After a blockbuster run in the past two months, Wall Street stuttered last week, though analysts are hopeful for another surge as US monetary policy eases. The ...
Xi says willing to work with US for stable relationship
Jan 01, 2024 (AFP)
Xi and US President Joe Biden met in San Francisco in November, vowing to improve communication in an effort to stop competition from spilling over into conflic...
China's first domestically built cruise ship begins maiden voyage
Jan 01, 2024 (AFP)
The Adora Magic City left port on its first commercial cruise late afternoon, en route to South Korea and Japan. Equipped with a mahjong lounge and hotpot resta...
China factory activity decline deepens in December
Dec 31, 2023 (AFP)
The official manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) -- a key measure of factory output -- stood at 49.0 in December, below the 50-point mark separating ...
China's Xi hails 'resilient' economy in bullish New Year speech
Dec 31, 2023 (AFP)
He also promised in a bullish New Year's address to the nation that China would "surely be reunified" -- a reference to the self-ruled island of Taiwan, which B...
US again extends tariff exemptions on some Chinese products
Dec 26, 2023 (AFP)
The exemptions, which had previously been extended until December 31, will now be prolonged through May 31, 2024, the United States Trade Representative said in...
Asian markets mixed as rate hopes offset by China gaming move
Dec 22, 2023 (AFP)
Equities have been on an upward trajectory in recent weeks as a string of figures show inflation coming down and the jobs market softening, while the economy is...
Biden expands Russia sanctions, including bans on diamonds, seafood
Dec 22, 2023 (UPI)
The expanded sanctions provide the United States with "additional tools to root out Russia's procurement networks" as Russia "creates cutouts" to circumvent exi...
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