China’s April economic data underwhelms, with retail sales growth slowing to lowest since 2022
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U.S. China AI talks: Bessent says U.S. leads, safety protocol planned
The U.S. can talk to China about AI because “we are in the lead,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott…
China’s Tencent sees boost from gaming, AI demand despite revenue miss
Chinese tech giant Tencent on Wednesday reported revenues rose 9% in its first-quarter 2026 earnings, but missed analyst…
Asia markets today: Nikkei, Kospi, csi 300, hang seng, trump, iran
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China consumer, wholesale inflation tops estimates in April as Iran war drives energy costs higher
A shopper walks past a Coach retail store inside a shopping mall on March 24, 2026 in Shenzhen,…
Nikkei, Kospi, Hang Seng, Sensex, CSI 300
South Korea’s Kospi opened at a fresh record Monday, leading gains in Asia-Pacific markets amid rising oil prices…
Toyota fourth-quarter profit misses by wide margin as U.S. tariffs drive 49% slump
Toyota signage at the New York International Auto Show in New York City on April 2, 2026. Danielle…
HSBC shares drop as first-quarter pre-tax profit misses estimates
Europe’s largest lender HSBC on Tuesday reported first-quarter pre-tax profit of $9.4 billion, missing analysts’ estimates on the…
Australia and Japan markets climb, looking past Iran war escalation fears
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China factory activity tops expectations in April — but growth slows as new orders soften
Workers producing garments at a textile factory that supplies clothes to fast fashion e-commerce company Shein in Guangzhou…
Australia reports lower-than-expected first-quarter inflation — but price growth hits 2-year high
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 06: Pedestrians and shoppers move along George Street on December 06, 2024 in Sydney,…
China industrial profits jump 15.8% in March, fueled by AI and chip boom despite oil shock risks
Employees work on the production line of solar panels at a workshop of Jiangsu DMEGC New Energy Co.,…