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China's industrial profit growth picks up amid two-speed economyChina’s industrial profits rose 14.4% year-on-year in September, accelerating from 4.2% growth in August, according to the National Bureau ...
China now spends 2.8% of its economy on research, passing the OECD average for the first time: Could US science cuts reshape the global AI and semiconductor race?China’s research spending crossed $584 billion in 2025, rising 8.2% in a year. The increase comes as Washington faces debate over federal s...
Why 36.6% of Americans earning over $500,000 a year still live paycheck to paycheck, and what Goldman Sachs’s new survey says about lifestyle costsHalf a million dollars a year should feel comfortable, but it often does not. Goldman Sachs surveyed 5,106 people aged 45 to 75 and found 3...
- US Midterm Elections 2026: Trump’s approval rating, cost of living and immigration take centre stage
US midterm elections on November 3 will test President Donald Trump’s popularity as voters grapple with rising living costs and a contentio...
Giant 'heat storms' are scorching the Earth. This is the story of the biggest one on recordHeat storms have increased dramatically, causing severe global consequences including excess deaths and environmental catastrophes. Recent ...
China's economy grows 4.5 pc in Q3 as AI-driven exports offset weak domestic demandThe Chinese economy grew 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026. The growth is fuelled by global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrast...
China's economic growth picks up & rebounds to 4.5% in third quarter, beating expectationsChina’s economy grew 4.5% year-on-year in the third quarter, beating market expectations of 4.4% and recovering from a more than three-year...
Bangladesh is battling measles. It's a 'real warning' to other nationsBangladesh is currently handling the world's most significant measles outbreak, aggravated by declining vaccination rates. The World Health...
World Bank warns of 800 million-job gap in next 10 years: Will global employment crisis affect Americans?According to the World Bank, an alarming job crisis looms, with projections of an 800-million-job void worldwide. Ajay Banga, the bank's Pr...
Pakistan’s Imran Khan protests choke cargo routes as truckers refuse to move northPakistan's government has implemented measures to hinder supporters of Imran Khan from reaching Islamabad ahead of a planned march. Consequ...
Global Market: China factory activity returns to growth in September as AI boom supports industrial sectorChina’s factory activity returned to growth in September, with the official manufacturing PMI rising above the expansion threshold. Strong ...
China factory activity returns to growth in September as AI boom supports industryChina's manufacturing sector showed signs of recovery with a manufacturing purchasing managers' index of 50.1 in September. This marks an i...
US hiring appetite is healthy as economy powers aheadThe labor market in the US is poised for notable growth as nonfarm payrolls are anticipated to climb in September. Economists foresee the u...
Australia steps up response to AI after OpenAI bot breaches health system databaseThe incursion on one of the country's most used government agencies may prompt a tougher stance as Australia readies AI-specific laws start...
School Assembly News Headlines, September 16, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the daySchool Assembly News Headlines Today: Delhi is set to develop hostels catering to 10,000 students, while Google faces scrutiny concerning f...
Global Market: China’s AI boom lifts factory output as property slump deepensChina's industrial output accelerated in August, supported by strong demand for AI-related technology and advanced manufacturing. However, ...
China's factory output growth quickens in August, retail sales slowChina's industrial output grew 5.2% in August, quickening from July's performance. Retail sales saw a slower increase of 0.4% during the sa...
Charting the global economy: Oil surge fans global inflationIn the US, hotter-than-expected consumer inflation and the biggest monthly increase in producer prices since May bolstered the case for a F...
US consumer prices accelerate in August, push Fed closer to rate hikeIn August, consumer prices surged, strengthening the anticipation of Federal Reserve rate hikes. The core inflation saw its most substantia...
Global Market: China inflation rises in August, but weak demand remains a concernChina’s consumer inflation accelerated to 0.8% in August, while producer prices rose 3.8%, both slightly above July levels. Despite the imp...