People in China are so spooked about the economy that even the weak yuan isn't stopping them from buying more gold

In China, consumers are dealing with an economy that is struggling to recover post-pandemic and a weak yuan that has fallen about 5% against the US dollar over the last year. Read More

Even China's top leadership has had enough of companies' aggressive price-cutting

Beijing has pushed back against criticisms over China's industry overcapacity and cheap exports but the price war is impacting its economy too. Read More

People in China are so worried about the economy they’re asking for divine intervention | CNN Business

China’s post-Covid reopening was supposed to be the stimulant that the world needed. But after an early burst of activity, growth in the world’s second largest economy appears to be stalling. Read More

China’s Central Bank Says Economy Is on Positive Track But Challenges Persist

China’s economy is showing positive signs and confidence is building, but challenges such as insufficient domestic demand and deflationary pressure persist, according to the country’s central bank. Read More

China’s Economic Problem Isn’t Just ‘Japanification’ – It May Be Worse - Forbes

China faces a “toxic combination” of deflation and devaluation which Japan did not experience. It may be a sign of greater economic instability. Read More

What China Isn’t Telling the World About Its Economy

China’s answer to bad news: skip it . China released more bad economic news on Tuesday, but it was the number that wasn’t included in the official data dump that stood out: Beijing said it ... Read More

China’s economy had a miserable year. 2024 might be even worse

The Chinese economy was expected to recover quickly in 2023 and resume its role as the undisputed engine of global growth. Instead, it stalled to the point where it’s being called a “drag ... Read More

China’s Economy Is Burdened by Years of Excess. Here’s How Bad It Really Is. - WSJ - The Wall Street Journal

China’s Economy Is Burdened by Years of Excess. Here’s How Bad It Really Is. Overindebtedness, overbuilding and overcapacity are causing problems at home and abroad. Read More

Trump's trade war looms over China's sluggish economy despite show of strength at National People's Congress - CBS News

China's assembled delegates don't care to discuss President Trump's escalating trade war, but the underlying message from Beijing is one of confidence. Latest U.S. Read More

Here's why Americans are so unhappy with the economy, in 3 charts

Inflation up more than expected in December 03:30. Americans remain gloomy about the U.S. economy, even as GDP continues to expand and unemployment is at a five-decade low. Read More

China rolls out broad rate cuts and other stimulus to spur weak economy | Reuters

China announced a broad range of stimulus measures on Tuesday to support the faltering economy, stabilise the housing sector and restore market confidence. Stocks and bonds jumped after the ... Read More

China’s economy had a miserable year. 2024 might be even worse | CNN Business - CNN International

The Chinese economy was expected to recover quickly in 2023 and resume its role as the undisputed engine of global growth. Instead, it stalled to the point where it’s being called a “drag ... Read More