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business29 days ago

Chinese Tech Stocks Drop Amid Economic Concerns

Chinese stocks, including Alibaba, Baidu, and JD.com, fell sharply following disappointing economic data and a warning from President Xi Jinping against reckless growth and local government spending, suggesting potential limits on future stimulus measures despite weak economic indicators like slow retail sales and falling investment. The market decline reflects concerns over China's economic outlook amid Xi's emphasis on high-quality, sustainable development, with major indices and stocks experiencing notable drops.

economy2 months ago

Washington's Recession Rhetoric: What's Behind the Alarm?

Despite the US economy avoiding a recession and experiencing growth, Washington is implementing large-scale stimulus measures, including new spending bills and potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which raises questions about whether these actions are based on actual economic conditions or political motives, especially given the high levels of national debt and regional economic contractions.

economy4 months ago

China's Economy Faces Continued Challenges with Sluggish Growth in August

China's economy experienced a significant slowdown in August, with declines in industrial output, retail sales, and fixed-asset investment, raising concerns about a potential further deceleration in the second half of 2025. Despite recent weak data, policymakers remain cautious about implementing major stimulus measures, focusing instead on stabilizing employment and markets amid external uncertainties and internal challenges like overcapacity and deflation.

economy1 year ago

China Unveils Economic Boost with Fiscal Stimulus and Monetary Easing

China's leadership, led by President Xi Jinping, emphasized plans to boost economic growth through proactive fiscal policies and moderately loose monetary measures at a high-level economic planning meeting. The government aims to maintain a growth target of around 5% for next year, with plans to increase the fiscal deficit and issue more bonds. These measures come amid external challenges, including potential U.S. tariffs under Donald Trump's presidency. The full details of the economic strategy will be announced at the National People's Congress in March.

economy1 year ago

China Signals Economic Concerns with Cautious Monetary Easing

China is shifting its monetary policy to a 'moderately loose' stance, marking the biggest change in 14 years, as it braces for potential economic challenges from a trade war with the US under Donald Trump. The move signals Beijing's concern over sluggish domestic demand and a festering property crisis. Economists expect further rate cuts and liquidity measures from the People's Bank of China to support growth, while the government aims to boost consumer demand and stabilize the economy without inflating bubbles. The situation is complicated by deflationary pressures and geopolitical tensions.