FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher as yields retreat May 31, 2024 Asian stocks rise despite Wall Street slowdown, Nasdaq's biggest drop in a month. All eyes are on US PCE and Eurozone CPI data.
China’s factory activity unexpectedly shrinks in May, puts economic recovery at risk May 31, 2024 China's manufacturing activity unexpectedly contracted in May, adding pressure on policymakers in the world's second-largest economy.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open lower amid US rate cut and domestic political uncertainty May 29, 2024 Asian markets fell on inflation fears, IMF raised China's growth forecast. Investors await Fed speeches, Beige Book, Friday's PCE index.
IMF raises China growth forecast to five per cent, in line with government targets May 29, 2024 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised China's economic growth forecast upwards to 5%.
China accuses UK of false accusations against Chinese citizens May 25, 2024 China accused Britain on Saturday of false accusation, “wanton stigmatisation” and arbitrary arrests after the unexplained death of a man charged with illegally assisting Hong Kong’s foreign intelligence service. China’s foreign ministry office in Hong Kong said in a statement on its website that it strongly condemned Britain for what it said were false accusations [...]
Formula E and motorsport at heart of a China waking from its slumber May 25, 2024 In Rome’s Palazzo dei Congressi last summer, Formula E chief executive told City A.M. that a return to racing in China after four years was on the cards. “We need to be in mainland China,” he said. “I know we can dance around that a bit but we need to be in mainland China. “Every [...]
Chinese central bank holds rates after authorities unveil historic property sector rescue May 20, 2024 The Chinese central bank maintains its key lending rates following the unveiling of a historic property sector rescue plan by authorities.
Guerrilla influencers and AI news anchors, China is ramping up its propaganda machine May 19, 2024 China's propaganda machine is embracing AI - but there are limits to what tech can do with bad storytelling, writes Ruby Osman.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for muted opening as global stock rally cools down May 17, 2024 Asian stocks fell as Wall Street's rally faded, oil prices surged. Reddit shares soared. Land Securities' results and EU inflation eyed.
China’s April economic data disappoint: recovery in domestic demand hits a snag May 17, 2024 China faced a bit of a setback on the economic front in April, disappointing market expectations.