Switzerland wins US tariff rate cut to 15%, pledges $200 billion in US investments
By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) -The United States and Switzerland announced a framework trade agreement on Friday that…
Trump signs order to reduce tariffs on beef, coffee, bananas to help slash US grocery bills
President Trump signed an order on Friday reducing tariffs on goods including beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas, Bloomberg…
US threatens 107% tariff on Italian pasta, sparking backlash
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Steel: 50%. Copper: 50%. Cars: up to 25%. But an even bigger Trump-era levy looms:…
Iran households cut deeper into food budgets as incomes shrink
Average monthly incomes now stand near $200, leaving millions unable to keep pace with food inflation. Many respondents…
Weak eurozone growth meets flat jobs market as bankruptcies surge
The latest flash estimate from Eurostat points to continued, if fragile, growth across the eurozone. According to the…
China’s unemployed Gen Z are proudly calling themselves ‘rat people’ and spending entire days in bed
The millennial era of “work hard, play harder” and “girl bossing” has given way to a new trend.…
SMIC shrugs off US curbs with record revenue outlook on back of tight chip supply
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), China’s largest chip foundry, said on Friday that full-year revenue is on track…
From CIIE to FTP: An open and developing China brings opportunities and confidence to the world
A drone photo taken on November 11, 2025 shows the customs inspection area at the centralized inspection yard…
People in the US: how are your holiday shopping plans being affected by Trump’s tariffs and the cost of living? | Black Friday
We’d like to find out more about your holiday spending plans this year. The New York Times reported…
China’s Investment Crash Puzzles Economists and Threatens Growth
China’s collapsing investment is as unprecedented as it is hard to explain. A plunge estimated at more than…
Pound falls and UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves ditches plans for income tax hike – as it happened | Business
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Weak data raises concerns for China’s economy
New data raised fresh concerns about the health of China’s economy. Investment, manufacturing, and consumption figures all fell…