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Asian shares were on the defensive on Wednesday after data showed that China slipped into deflation in July, a negative sign for the global growth outlook although it could serve as a damper on global…
China’s major state-owned banks seen selling dollars to slow yuan declines – sources
The state banks usually act on behalf of China’s central bank in the country’s foreign exchange market, but they could also trade on their own behalf or execute their clients’ orders. The dollar …
Dollar firm on safe-haven demand as markets fret over China, banks
The dollar remained on the front foot in Asia on Wednesday, holding on to overnight gains against major peers as investors sought the safety of the currency amid risks from a floundering Chinese …
Asian shares hesitant on China inflation data, US bank jitters
Asian shares were on the defensive on Wednesday after China inflation data confirmed the recovery in the world’s second-biggest economy is losing steam, while resurfacing concerns about U.S. bank …
Asian markets struggle after more weak China data
Asian markets wavered Wednesday after data showing the first drop in Chinese consumer prices compounded worries about the world’s number two economy.The 0.3 percent drop in China’s July consumer …
Asian shares hesitant on China’s CPI, US bank jitters
SYDNEY: Asian shares were on the defensive on Wednesday after China inflation data confirmed the recovery in the world’s second-biggest economy is losing steam, while resurfacing concerns about US …
China inflation: consumer prices fall for first time since 2021, adding to deflation concerns, but factory-gate contraction narrows
China’s consumer prices fell for the first time since early 2021 amid the risk of a “low inflation trap” that could weigh on already lacklustre demand and an underpowered economic recovery. The …
Oil prices slip as bearish China data fuels demand concerns
Oil prices eased in Asian morning trade on Wednesday as concerns over slow demand from top crude importer China grew after bearish trade and inflation data, outweighing fears over tighter supply arising from output cuts…
China’s Beijing Reports 33 Deaths From Flooding, 18 Still Missing – State Media
BEIJING (Reuters) – There have been 33 deaths from heavy floods in China’s capital of Beijing as of Aug. 8, with 18 still missing, Beijing Daily reported on Wednesday. The disaster has stricken nearly …
Biden to Restrict Investments in China, Citing National Security Threats
The measure to clamp down on investments in certain industries deemed to pose security risks, set to be issued Wednesday, appears likely to open a new front in the U.S.-China economic conflict.
US sailor’s mom encouraged him to pass info to China, prosecutors say
The 22-year-old sailor was one of two sailors arrested last week in California and accused of providing military information to China.
China slips into deflation as post-Covid recovery falters
China slipped into deflation as consumer prices contracted last month for the first time in more than two years, official data showed Wednesday, as slowing domestic spending weighs on the country’s …
