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...
World Business
AI Hardware Fuels China’s June Factory Expansion
China's factory activity expanded in June, with the official manufacturing PMI rising to 50.3, largely driven by robust demand for artificial intelligence...
Economy
Burnham’s Devolution: A Path to UK Economic Growth or Fiscal Challenge?
Andy Burnham's radical devolution plan aims to rebalance power and boost economic growth across the UK. While past devolution shows mixed results,...
Stocks
Canada’s Capital Markets Must Back IP, Not Just Warehouses
Canadian capital markets are urged to shift focus from physical assets to intellectual property, mirroring the bold investments seen in the US...
World Business
ECB Hikes Rates as Iran War Ignites Global Inflation Wave
The Iran war continues to push up global prices and dent growth, prompting the ECB's first rate hike in nearly three years...
Markets
India’s Economic Recovery Imperiled by Fuel Shocks, Inflation
India's economic recovery faces headwinds as global energy shocks and rising domestic prices curb middle-class spending. This threatens consumption growth, compounding existing...
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...
Investing
Wall Street Sets Record, Global Equities Gain on Iran Ceasefire Optimism
World shares mostly advanced, with Wall Street reaching a new record, as investors eyed potential ceasefire extensions in the Iran war and...