Economy
China’s Q2 Growth Slows to 4.3% Amid Domestic Spending Lag
China's economy expanded by 4.3% in the second quarter, its slowest pace since late 2022, as robust exports failed to offset weak...
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Economy
China’s Q2 Growth Hits Post-Covid Low at 4.3%
China's economy expanded by 4.3% in the second quarter, marking its weakest growth since late 2022, driven by subdued consumer demand despite...
Economy
Warsh Pledges Inflation Fight, Stays Silent on Rate Path as Fed Divides
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh pledged to make high inflation "a thing of the past" in his first testimony, yet provided no...
Economy
Gas Price Drop Likely Slowed Inflation Last Month
Falling gas prices are expected to have curbed inflation in June, offering consumers a reprieve. However, renewed Middle East conflict is driving...
Economy
Smartphone Sales Hit 13-Year Low as Price Hikes Bite
Global smartphone shipments fell 11% in Q2, reaching a 13-year low, as manufacturers passed rising memory component costs to consumers, Counterpoint Research...
Economy
Dice Not Included: The Cost of ‘Made in USA’ Monopoly
After tariffs hit, WS Game Company CEO Jonathan Silva tried making a Monopoly edition in the U.S. He faced soaring costs, supply...
Economy
Fuel Prices Defy Crude Drop, Slamming Consumers
Refined fuel prices are rebounding despite easing crude oil, creating a record gap that's hitting consumers and threatening inflation goals ahead of...
Economy
Warsh Congressional Debut, Inflation Data Frame July Fed Rate Path
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh faces Congress this week as new US inflation data is released, setting the tone for the July...
Economy
Fed Chair Warsh Assembles Five Expert Task Forces for Comprehensive Policy Review
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has launched five independent task forces, co-led by external advisors, to critically examine the Fed's methods, analytical...