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Breaking | China's economy shows signs of strain in April as Iran war headwinds grow
The Chinese economy showed signs of slowing in April, as industrial output, retail sales and fixed-asset investment all missed expectations amid a deepening global energy crisis, the latest data shows. China's industrial output grew by 4.1 per cent…
Everyday Economics: The economy is still standing, but the squeeze Is building.
(The Center Square) – This week brings three important reads on the economy: the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, new home sales and the Personal Consumption Expenditures report. The housing data will matter. But they will mostly…
India Is Now A Reverse Goldilocks Economy
India emerged reasonably well from 2025. But now, the oil shock and war-related supply disruptions have again driven funds out of India and significantly weakened the rupee, points out Ajay Chhibber. Restricted Strait of Hormuz passage has…
China's Economy Slows Sharply as Investment Resumes Declines
China's growth slowed across the board in April with investment resuming declines while retail sales and industrial output fell short of forecasts, underscoring the economy's vulnerability in the face of a global energy crisis. Fixed-asset…
Nearly half of Americans anxious about finances amid frustrations with Trump's handle on economy: Poll
Nearly half of Americans have anxiety about their finances at the same time as they have frustrations with the economy under President Trump, according to a new poll. In the CBS News/YouGov poll, 44 percent of respondents said they see their…
Resilient economy lifts Chinese banks, but property debt drags, experts say
Chinese banks are expected to benefit from a resilient domestic economy and easing China-US ties following US President Donald Trump 's visit, though loan quality remains under pressure from export and property risks, according to industry experts.
Trump's approval ratings on the economy continue to fall in latest CBS News poll
President Trump's approval rating is now at the lowest level of his second term and only 27% of Americans approve of how he is handling inflation, according to a new CBS News poll. Olivia Rinaldi reports.
UK has highest property tax burden of top economies, says report
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The UK has the highest commercial property…
China's April economic data underwhelms, with retail sales growth slowing to lowest since 2022
Retail sales, a gauge of consumption, rose 0.2% last month from a year ago, the weakest growth since December 2022. China's industrial output climbed 4.1% in April from a year earlier, undershooting expectations for a 5.9% rise. Urban fixed asset…
Watch China Economic Data Surprises on the Downside, HSBC Says
China Economic Data Surprises on the Downside, HSBC Says China's growth slowed in April with investment declining and retail sales rising just 0.2%. HSBC's Jing Liu says the latest data should be viewed in the context of the Middle East conflict.
Trade minister discusses deeper economic cooperation with ASEAN ambassadors
Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo met with ambassadors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Monday to discuss ways to deepen economic cooperation between Korea and the ASEAN region, Yeo's office said. At the meeting, Yeo and the…
May Indiana Economic Update
From higher fuel prices to men leaving the workforce, several economic trends are impacting Indiana's small business owners and consumers. The rising cost of raising children in Indiana, including childcare, rent, and transportation, is placing a…
UK has highest property tax burden of top economies, says report
The UK has the highest commercial property tax burden of any major economy, according to a report. The findings from global tax firm Ryan's annual business rates review comes as thousands of UK companies prepare for a jump in their rate payments…
US college graduates face harsh job market amid economic uncertainty
New York City, USA – Like clockwork each May, soon-to-be college graduates drift into New York City's Washington Square Park in caps and gowns, typically in purple, the school colour of nearby New York University. A sea of mostly…
Australia's wrong turn: The economic funk and the way out
Then Treasurer, Paul Keating's warning 40 years ago that Australia risked becoming a banana republic did something no polished ministerial statement has managed since: the telling of an inconvenient truth with a dare to the nation. On May 14, 1986…
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