US Senate Deadlock Sparks Government Shutdown
The U.S. Senate’s deadlock on a stopgap spending bill has triggered the first federal shutdown in years, reigniting fierce debates over healthcare funding and potential layoffs.
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What a US Government Shutdown Means for You: Global Impact Explained
As the US government shuts down for the third time under Trump, discover how furloughs, stalled services, and global markets feel the pinch.
2025 US Government Shutdown: Voters to Decide Who’s at Fault
As the US faces its first shutdown in seven years, both Republicans and Democrats are under fire. The 2025 pause could cost $7B per week, impacting federal workers and the broader economy.
Chinese Mainland Delegation Holds Press Briefing After U.S. Trade Talks in Madrid
Delegates from the Chinese mainland briefed the press on Monday after economic and trade talks with the U.S. in Madrid, outlining progress and prospects for global commerce.
China-US Trade Talks Resume in Madrid Amid Hopes for Tariff Relief
Chinese mainland and US delegations met in Madrid for talks on tariffs and trade after previous rounds in Geneva, London, and Stockholm, aiming to build on recent positive results.
China and U.S. Launch Key Trade Talks in Madrid
China and the U.S. kicked off economic and trade talks in Madrid, focusing on tariffs, export controls and TikTok’s future.
Why Spain Trade Talks Hold the Key to a Fragile Global Economy
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng meets U.S. officials in Spain as tariff threats and tech restrictions loom, with global stakes in a fragile world economy at play.
Chinese Mainland Manufacturing PMI Rises to 49.4 in August
The Chinese mainland’s manufacturing PMI nudged up to 49.4 in August, driven by production gains and slight order improvements, hinting at stabilizing business sentiment.
Powell Hints at Rate Cut as Fed Navigates Inflation and Jobs
Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals a possible rate cut amid conflicting inflation and employment pressures, balancing the Fed’s dual mandate in a restrictive policy environment.
Sharp Drop in Mexico Remittances Raises Economic Alarm
Sharp drop in remittances threatens Mexican household incomes and local economies.