China Economy
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Gloomy China September trade data raises fears recovery may be faltering
EghtesadOnline: China's September exports fell 10 percent from a year earlier, far worse than expected, while imports unexpectedly shrank after picking up in August, suggesting signs of steadying…
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China September data seen tipping mild pickup in economy
EghtesadOnline: A flurry of data from China in coming weeks is expected to point to modest improvement in the economy in the third quarter as a government infrastructure spree and a housing boom…
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China's yuan joins elite club of IMF reserve currencies
EghtesadOnline: China's yuan joins the International Monetary Fund's basket of reserve currencies on Saturday in a milestone for the government's campaign for recognition as a global economic…
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China factory activity expands again in September: official PMI
EghtesadOnline: Activity in China's manufacturing sector expanded again in September, an official survey showed on Saturday, which may indicate that recent positive momentum can be sustained.
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China May Have $2 Trillion in Hidden Bad Debt
EghtesadOnline: The real level of bad debt in China might be 10 times the official number, according to the ratings agency Fitch. But don’t worry! Fitch says that a “one-off resolution” of those…
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China Markets Near Stability
EghtesadOnline: In the months following the financial crisis of 2008, all eyes turned to China. Traders around the world wondered if this government-run economy could turn the tide and spark…
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China, Japan Biggest Winners From Brexit
EghtesadOnline: The UK’s vote to leave the European Union could throw up some winners in Asia. That’s because Britain will be forced to deepen links with Asian trading partners and cut new deals…
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China factories unexpectedly expand in August, suggests economy steadying
EghtesadOnline: Activity in China's manufacturing sector unexpectedly expanded at its fastest pace in nearly two years in August as construction boomed, suggesting the economy is steadying in…
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Asian factories hobble as soft global demand hits sales
EghtesadOnline: Asia's factories showed few signs of returning to health in August, as torpid activity in the region's biggest economies, China and Japan, suggested world demand remained fitful…
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Chinese Steel Futures Tumble
EghtesadOnline: Chinese steel futures fell more than 5% on Tuesday, extending a decline in the previous session as slower home sales spurred investors to take profits amid concerns about the…
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China Economy Bottoms Out But Risks Increasing
EghtesadOnline: China’s economy expanded slightly faster than expected in the second quarter but private investment growth shrank to a record low, suggesting future weakness that could pressure…