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After Over A Decade Of Employment Growth, The US Fed Is Slashing Employees
About 300 employees of the U.S. Federal Reserve system will lose their jobs this year, a minor but unusual fall in the workforce for a company that has been gradually expanding since 2010 as its influence in the economy and… Read More ›
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Shein Changes His Shipping Tactics To Bring Chinese Products Closer To US Consumers
According to data from global trade intelligence company ImportGenius made available exclusively to Reuters, e-commerce behemoth Shein is sending more inexpensive clothing and household goods to U.S. warehouses from China to shorten shipping times for customers. Shein, famous for its… Read More ›
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China’s Economic Difficulties Fuel Calls For More Extensive Changes
Government advisors in China are divided over the appropriate course of action due to the country’s economic slowdown, with supporters of structural reforms now coming out of the shadows to take on others who want to increase state spending to… Read More ›
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Investors Are Alarmed By The US Fed’s Hawkish Approach, Yet Some Claim Peak Rates Are Imminent
Though some investors are sceptical that the US Federal Reserve will stick to its guns, the central bank’s intentions for a protracted period of high interest rates might continue to pressure equities and bonds in the months to come. In… Read More ›
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China Promises To Swiftly Implement Further Economic Measures
Following the economy’s hesitant stabilisation, state media outlet CCTV claimed on Wednesday that China would expedite the deployment of additional policies to support its economic recovery. The news was based on a cabinet meeting presided over by Premier Li Qiang…. Read More ›
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Despite Criticism From The West, China Pushes For Closer Trade Ties With Russia
China and Russia pledged Tuesday to forge ever-closer economic ties despite opposition from the West following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year. China supported expanded cross-border connectivity with Russia as well as stronger mutual trade and investment cooperation. Tuesday’s “in-depth”… Read More ›
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What Impact Can Rising Tensions Have On Trade Between India And Canada?
As tensions build following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement that police are looking into “credible allegations” linking New Delhi’s operatives to the death of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, trade discussions between India and Canada have been hampered. On… Read More ›
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Survey Shows U.S. Corporate Optimism About The Future Of China Reaching Record Low
A study released on Tuesday revealed that political unrest and a faltering economy are eroding the confidence of American companies doing business in China, with the percentage of firms confident in their five-year outlook at a record low. According to… Read More ›
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Instacart Is Worth $9.9 Billion As The IPO Market Recovers
The parent company of the grocery delivery service Instacart, Maplebear Inc., announced on Monday that the price of its initial public offering (IPO) at the upper end of its suggested range resulted in a $9.9 billion fully diluted value. This… Read More ›
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Goldman Sachs Predicts That The Fed Is Unlikely To Raise Rates In November
The US Federal Reserve is not expected to increase interest rates during its meeting on October 31 to November 1, according to Goldman Sachs strategists, who also predicted that when policymakers meet next week, the U.S. central bank would raise its… Read More ›