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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...

05/18/2026·By The Editorial Team

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...

05/15/2026·By The Editorial Team

Economy

March Retail Sales Climb 1.7% Amid War, Trump’s Economic Approval Dips to 30%

U.S. retail sales surged 1.7% in March, largely driven by a spike in gas prices from the Iran war, while President Trump's...

04/26/2026·By The Editorial Team