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Trump's tariffs hit the global economy

There is new evidence of global pain stemming from President Trump's trade policy, which single-handedly scrambled the world economy. Why it matters: From China to Switzerland, the economic ... Read More

China’s Economy Stumbles After Unprecedented Slump in Investment

China’s economic activity cooled more than expected at the start of the fourth quarter, with an unprecedented slump in investment and slower growth in industrial output adding to a drag from sluggish ... Read More

China's economy jolted by weakest factory output, retail sales growth in over a year

BEIJING: China's factory output and retail sales grew at their weakest pace in over a year in October, piling pressure on policymakers to revamp the US$19 trillion export-driven economy as mounting ... Read More

In China’s global lending spree, the US has been the biggest beneficiary, study finds

Washington has spent years warning countries about the dangers of accepting Chinese loans. But over the past two decades the United States has been the largest recipient globally. Read More

China’s new 5-year plan: A high-stakes bet on self-reliance that won’t fix an unbalanced economy

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Shaoyu Yuan, New York University; Rutgers University (THE CONVERSATION) Every few ... Read More

Japan’s economy contracts less than feared as consumption cushions slowdown

Japan’s economy contracted less than expected in Q3 2025 as domestic consumption offset weak exports, though trade tensions, housing pressures, and strained China relations continue to pose risks. Read More