China's exports and imports fall again in August as demand slumps
China's exports fell by 8.8% in August year-on-year, while imports contracted 7.3%, customs data showed on Thursday, increasing pressure on the country's vast manufacturing sector as demand sags at home and abroad.
2023-09-07 12:51
For the first time, cable and broadcast makes up less than half of TV viewing
The popularity of tuning into broadcast and cable TV is quickly disappearing.
2023-08-15 22:51
China's economy suffers new blow as exports drop 14% in July
China's exports suffered their biggest drop in more than three years in July as global demand slowed, adding further pressure on Beijing to find ways to reinvigorate the world's second largest economy.
2023-08-08 15:53
Why is the US dollar losing its shine?
The US dollar's decline has gained speed this month as investors pare back their interest rate expectations.
2023-07-28 19:18
Back-to-school spending is forecast to drop 10% as inflation bites
Shopping for back-to-school essentials, such as clothes, shoes and electronics, will be a bigger struggle for families this year who are trying to manage their household budgets with less disposable incomes because of inflation.
2023-07-12 19:50
China's factory gate prices fall at fastest pace in 7 years
China's factory-gate prices fell at the fastest pace in over seven-and-a-half years in June, while consumer inflation was at its slowest since 2021, adding to the case for policymakers to use more stimulus to revive sluggish demand.
2023-07-10 15:18
US charitable giving falls for first time in decades in 2022 amid high inflation, slumping stocks
Americans got less generous in 2022, as soaring inflation and the slumping stock market took a significant toll on charitable giving.
2023-06-21 04:28
China's economy is growing again. So why are investors getting out?
Until a few weeks ago, Chinese shares were among the best-performing in the world over the previous six months as investors bet on the country's economic recovery after the lifting of pandemic restrictions.
2023-05-19 15:59