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China's Xi makes strong push for greater foreign investment as economy continues to lag

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged foreign investors to have faith in China's business prospects in an address to major global business leaders

China's Xi makes strong push for greater foreign investment as economy continues to lag
Asia|Business|Economy|Political

China has 'very big' policy room to spur growth, central bank adviser says

China wields significant policy room to stimulate its economy this year while some reform was needed to boost consumption, Huang Yiping, an advisor to China's

China has 'very big' policy room to spur growth, central bank adviser says
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Larry Summers blasts ‘ludicrous’ claim by Scott Bessent

Larry Summers blasts ‘ludicrous’ claim by Scott Bessent

Larry Summers blasts ‘ludicrous’ claim by Scott Bessent
Americas|Economy|Finance|Political

IMF to consider $20 billion Argentina deal in informal meeting, Bloomberg News reports

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will discuss a new $20 billion loan for Argentina during an informal meeting next week, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

IMF to consider $20 billion Argentina deal in informal meeting, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

German fiscal bonanza no quick fix as red tape, labour snags weigh

Germany gave the final green light on Friday to a massive surge in borrowing seen as boosting the country's anaemic economy and

German fiscal bonanza no quick fix as red tape, labour snags weigh
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Is the U.S. heading for a recession?

By Lauren Young NEW YORK - This was originally published in the On The Money newsletter, where we share U.S. personal finance tips and insights every other week. Sign up here to receive it for free. 

Is the U.S. heading for a recession?
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Japan says economy recovering, but flags risks from Trump trade policies

Japan's government stuck with its cautiously optimistic outlook for the economy U.S.

Japan says economy recovering, but flags risks from Trump trade policies
Business|Economy|Europe

French economy headed for meagre first half growth, INSEE says

France's economy will barely grow in the first half of the year as consumer spending struggles to offset the impact of weak business activity and government belt tightening, the

French economy headed for meagre first half growth, INSEE says
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Russia to revive privatisation drive with seven large stake sales

Russia's finance ministry on Tuesday said it intends to revive plans for privatisations of state assets and hopes to sell stakes in seven large

Russia to revive privatisation drive with seven large stake sales
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Scott Bessent: ‘I can’t guarantee’ America will avoid a recession

Scott Bessent: ‘I can’t guarantee’ America will avoid a recession

Scott Bessent: ‘I can’t guarantee’ America will avoid a recession
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Trump is blaming Biden for a weakening economy. Is that fair?

Trump is blaming Biden for a weakening economy. Is that fair?

Trump is blaming Biden for a weakening economy. Is that fair?