The US economy stumbles to 0.7% growth as the shutdown drags down GDP
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy, hobbled by last fall’s 43-day government shutdown, advanced at an unexpectedly sluggish…
South Korean lawmakers pass law to manage Seoul’s pledge of $350 billion in US investments
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean lawmakers on Thursday passed a law to implement a pledge of…
Chinese auto sales plunge in February on weak demand
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s domestic passenger car sales fell sharply in February from a year earlier, industry…
Surging oil prices raise inflation risks in African economies
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Surging oil prices triggered by the war with Iran are rippling across African economies,…
Shares plunge as oil prices spike near $120 a barrel
BANGKOK (AP) — Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged more than 5% and other Asian markets also tumbled…
China’s latest economic plans highlight its tech ambitions
BEIJING (AP) — Two major economic plans unveiled at the annual meeting of China’s legislature outline top priorities…
Is BRICS bloc divided over US-Israel attacks on Iran? | International Trade News
Nearly a week into the United States-Israel war on Iran and the BRICS bloc, a multi-country alliance that…
Iran war disrupts oil and gas flows, highlighting energy security risks
BANGKOK (AP) — Global energy trade is in turmoil as war around the Persian Gulf chokes off oil…
China’s economic growth target dips to 4.5% in uncertain times
BEIJING (AP) — China signaled continuity rather than change in its economic policy Thursday, announcing a slightly lower…
National People’s Congress to set China’s economic goals for coming years
BEIJING (AP) — China’s ceremonial legislature is set to meet Thursday, where it will unveil the country’s policy…
Oil prices are rising sharply after US and Israeli attacks
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began Sunday, as U.S. and Israeli attacks…
IMF sees ‘buoyant’ US economy accelerating this year but warns of risks from tariffs, rising debt
WASHINGTON (AP) — A “buoyant’’ U.S. economy is poised to see accelerated growth and lower unemployment this year.…