China trade defies Iran war drag as exports, imports beat estimates in May
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India’s economy expands faster than expected at 7.8% in fourth quarter
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Australia’s first-quarter economic growth misses estimates on severe weather, weak demand
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China’s factory activity beats forecasts in May, private survey shows, despite softer official data
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Japan PM Takaichi’s budget remarks send `red flag’ to bond markets
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi responds to questions from reporters at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo on…
Analysis: The Iran war has made inequality worse. An end won’t fix it
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Treasury yields rise amid renewed inflation fears ahead of key data
Treasury yields rose early Thursday after Iranian strikes on a U.S. military base earlier in the session prompted…
Iran war disruptions, Modi’s appeal to boost India’s hospitality sector
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China industrial profits jump 24.7% in April, fastest gain in over two years despite headwinds
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Consumer sentiment hits fresh record low in May as Iran war fuels inflation worries
Consumer sentiment has tumbled to a fresh record low in May as fears of higher prices grow due…
Japan economy grows at annualized rate of 2.1% in the first quarter, beating expectations
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China’s April economic data underwhelms, with retail sales growth slowing to lowest since 2022
SHENZHEN, CHINA – MAY 1: The Chinese national flag is seen in front of stacked shipping containers bearing…