Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Trade War and Middle East Tensions
The Fed held its key interest rate steady on June 18, balancing trade-war inflation risks and global uncertainty tied to the Middle East conflict.
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2025 Lujiazui Forum Charts China’s Next Phase of Financial Opening
At the 16th Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai, eight new policies chart the Chinese mainland’s path to deeper financial openness, from ownership cap relaxations to cross-border connect programs.
Brewing Bonds: How Chinese Tea Is Rooting in African Markets
A look at how centuries-old Chinese tea traditions are rootÂing in African markets, fostering trade growth and cultural exchange over a shared cup of white tea.
Chinese mainland Retail Sales Surge 6.4% in May; Fastest Growth Since Dec 2023
Retail sales on the Chinese mainland jumped 6.4% in May, marking the fastest growth since December 2023. Holiday spending, subsidies, tourism and early shopping festivals sparked the surge.
China’s Industrial Output Jumps 5.8% in May
China’s value-added industrial output rose 5.8% year on year in May, highlighting manufacturing resilience and growth in the country’s industrial sector.
Chinese Mainland Issues May 2025 Economic Briefing
The Chinese mainland’s State Council Information Office released May 2025 economic data, spotlighting industrial output, retail resilience and trading performance.
London Trade Talks: Dialogue as the Way Forward
London’s first U.S.-China trade talks underscore dialogue’s role in a volatile global economy.
London Talks Forge New Path for China-U.S. Economic Cooperation
First institutionalized China-U.S. trade talks in London open a new channel for equal, mutually beneficial cooperation.
US Stocks Rally on Optimism in US–Chinese Mainland Trade Talks
US stocks rose as optimism over US–Chinese mainland trade talks boosted markets, led by energy, tech gains and Tesla’s 5.7% surge.
U.S. Trade Deficit Shrinks 55% in April as Imports Plunge
April saw the U.S. trade deficit narrow 55.5% to $61.6B as imports plunged 16.3%, hinting at a boost to GDP amid easing tariff front-loading.