Economy
Japan’s Economy Grows 2.1% Annually on Consumer Spending
Japan's economy expanded at a 2.1% annualized rate in the January-March quarter, driven by robust consumer and business spending, government data shows.
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China’s Economy Stumbles in April as Investment Contracts Unexpectedly
China's economy experienced a broad slowdown in April, with fixed-asset investment unexpectedly shrinking and retail sales and industrial output missing forecasts, signaling...
Economy
CEO Leverages Trump Ties to Weaponize Tariffs Against Quartz Rivals
Cambria CEO Marty Davis, a major Trump donor, is accused of using political influence to impose tariffs on imported quartz, sparking backlash...
Economy
Gold Drops as Inflation Fuels Rate Hike Bets, Dollar Strengthens
Gold is heading for a weekly decline, pressured by surging US inflation and expectations for higher interest rates. A stronger dollar and...
Economy
Global Markets Retreat as Inflation Fears Intensify, AI Trade Questioned
Stocks and bonds declined globally as rising oil prices deepened inflation concerns and investors reassessed the longevity of the artificial intelligence rally....
Economy
St Helier Central Voters Voice Stark Cost of Living Fears
St Helier Central residents are grappling with escalating poverty and cost of living pressures, with food bank usage tripling and some Portuguese...
Economy
Retail Sales Growth Halves in April as Higher Gas Costs Curb Spending
U.S. retail sales growth slowed significantly in April to 0.5%, down from March's 1.6%, as elevated gas prices, fueled by the Iran...
Economy
China Now U.S. Peer After Trade Clash, Says Security Expert
A former national security official contends China has emerged as a peer to the U.S. following a trade conflict initiated by Trump's...
Economy
Poland’s Wnorowski Flags Economic Risks Over Inflation Concerns
MPC member Henryk Wnorowski prioritizes safeguarding economic growth from geopolitical shocks over immediate inflation control, urging caution on interest rate hikes for...