Charting the global economy: US spending rises, weather loomsUS consumer spending remains robust despite rising prices, though new home sales dipped. President Trump is scrutinizing gasoline costs. Eu...
China industrial profits stay resilient as economy leans on factories, exportsChina's industrial profits saw a double-digit rise in May, though at a slower pace, underscoring the economy's reliance on factories and ex...
Middlemen offer Iranian oil to Indian refiners after US waiver, traders sayMiddlemen and Iran's state oil company are offering discounted Iranian crude to Indian refiners after the US granted a 60-day sanctions wai...
Chinese AI, chip firms are driving an onshore IPO reboundChina's tech IPOs are experiencing their strongest year since 2023, driven by Beijing's push for self-reliance in chip and AI sectors amid ...
Goldman Sachs upgrades India's growth outlook after US-Iran peace dealGoldman Sachs has raised India's 2026 real GDP growth forecast to 6.8% from 6.5%, citing lower oil prices, easing supply disruptions and re...
Venezuela to tap IMF reserve assets for quake reconstruction, Bloomberg News reportsVenezuela is planning to utilize $200 million from its $4.5 billion IMF Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to fund reconstruction efforts follow...
Copper rebounds on bargain hunting amid softer dollar, firmer risk appetiteCopper prices saw a rebound on Thursday, recovering from recent losses as investors seized bargain opportunities. A weaker dollar and a pos...
China state refiners considering resuming Iran oil imports, sources sayChina's major state-owned refiners, Sinopec and PetroChina, are exploring a return to purchasing Iranian oil after a U.S. waiver, marking a...
Brazil plans up to $735 million panda bond issuance, says finance ministerBrazil is set to launch its inaugural panda bonds, aiming to raise up to 5 billion yuan ($735 million). This significant debut marks Brazil...
Global Market: China's 'future industries' investment boom sparks valuation bubble concernsChina is witnessing a massive surge in venture capital, pouring billions into futuristic sectors like space, quantum computing, and AI. Thi...
Gold may fall to $3,800 on Fed hike risk; ETF outflows, weak Asia demand weigh: Deutsche Bank reportDeutsche Bank has significantly lowered its gold price forecast, warning of a potential drop to $3,800 per ounce if the Federal Reserve imp...
Married after a 5-minute video call, sought divorce 9 days later: Chinese man's story sparks debateA Chinese man, pressured by family, married a woman after a brief video call and three days of acquaintance. Nine days later, he sought a d...
As China gorges on homegrown foie gras, France faces a new rivalChina is rapidly emerging as a global powerhouse in foie gras production, with farmers like Li Fengshan driving massive output increases. C...
Yuan or Dollar? Indian businesses explore alternatives as import costs climbIndian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise locali...
Global Market: China Resources New Energy's Shenzhen IPO set to rewrite listing recordsChina Resources New Energy has priced its Shenzhen IPO at 10.11 yuan per share and could raise up to 24.5 billion yuan, making it the large...
China signs up 26 financial institutions to digital yuan cross-border payment platformThe agreement will allow participants to join the Cross-border e-CNY Transfer Services, or CBETS, an integrated cross-border settlement pla...
China's DeepSeek closes record $7 billion-plus funding with unusual deal structure: ReportChinese Artificial Intelligence lab DeepSeek has closed its first funding round that raised more than 50 billion yuan ($7.40 billion) und...