China Economy Live 2024 Gdp Forecast to Hit Around 5 Target

Toyota raises profit forecast and aims to double down in China

Plans for new battery and electric vehicle plant in Shanghai unveiled for Lexus brand

Financial Times - 33m

Five ways China is hitting back

China has set out a series of measures to kick in next week after the US introduced 10% tariffs on imports from the country.

BBC News - 15h

China hits US with retaliatory tariffs

China hit the U.S. back with retaliatory tariffs across the board over President Trump’s enforcement of tariffs on Chinese goods that went into effect on Tuesday. China’s Ministry of Finance ...

The Hill - 17h

Trump Will Hit Mexico, Canada and China With Tariffs

The White House said it would move forward with levies on America’s largest trading partners on Saturday.

The New York Times - 1d

Eight best freshmen standouts in 2024 college football season: These 5-star prospects lived up to lofty hype

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith headlines the newcomers who delivered in their debut seasons

CBS Sports - 3d

Trump to hit Canada, Mexico and China with tariffs

Canadian oil will be hit with a lower levy of 10%, likely by mid-February, President Trump says.

BBC News - 4d

FIFA: Women's transfers hit record $15m in 2024

A record $15.6 million was spent on international women's football transfers in 2024 according to the latest FIFA report, more than doubling the previous mark set in 2023.

ESPN - 4d

US economy grew 2.8 percent in 2024, but slowed to end year

Fourth quarter economic growth eased to an annualized rate of 2.3 percent, shy of an expected 2.6 percent, as the economy heads into uncertain territory. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed ...

The Hill - 5d

U.S. economy grows 2.3% in last quarter, latest GDP data shows

Economy showed solid fourth-quarter growth, though roughly a percentage point below economist expectations.

CBS News - 5d

U.S. growth slowed at end of 2024, GDP shows, but economy looks good under the hood

The U.S. grew at a mild 2.3% annual pace in the final three months of 2024, but the details of the report showed an economy on strong footing as the Biden administration handed off to the Trump ...

MarketWatch - 5d

Germany to present revised 2025 GDP forecast with growth of just 0.3%

Yahoo News - 6d

China Vanke Forecasts $6.2 Billion Loss, Replaces Top Executives

China Vanke, one of the country’s largest developers, cleared out its top executives and said it anticipates a $6.2 billion loss, a sign the property meltdown is still raging.

The New York Times - Jan. 27

Lithuania and Estonia pledge to meet Donald Trump’s 5% target on defence spending

EU states to boost military plans as they deal with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Financial Times - Jan. 27

U.S. Firms in China Fearing Trade Turmoil Hit a 5-Year High

An American Chamber of Commerce in China Survey shows growing worries about Sino-American relations and how their businesses could be affected.

Inc. - Jan. 23

Can Trump force the hand of NATO allies to spend up to 5% of GDP on defense?

As President Trump looks to fix the issues that irk him the most, the issue of NATO defense spending — one of his perennial bugbears — is returning to the fore.

CNBC - Jan. 23

China Will Be Thrilled if Trump Kills America’s Green Economy

President Trump seems poised to roll back the very incentives that are reviving American manufacturing.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

NEV development in China: a review of 2024 and expectations for 2025

Yahoo News - Jan. 22

Latest weather forecast as brutal snow storm hits the South

Snow is still on the ground in New Orleans and other parts of the South after a storm covered states that are usually not used to the frigid conditions. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from ...

CBS News - Jan. 22

Leaders around the world react as Trump hits the ground running

The world reacts as President Trump moves to pull the U.S. out of the WHO and the Paris Climate Accords on Day 1 of his second term.

CBS News - Jan. 21

What Trump Could Do on Ukraine, Iran, China and Crises Around the Globe

President-elect Donald J. Trump has made big promises on Ukraine, Iran, China and crises around the globe. But he will have to make difficult choices.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

From GDP to trade, how well equipped is China’s economy for Trump 2.0? | Amy Hawkins

Beijing has prepared for increased tariffs but its actions will not be enough to offset falling demand from the US. When Donald Trump enters the White House for the second time on 20 January, the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 19

Waymo Finds a Way Around US Restrictions Targeting Chinese Cars

Waymo confirms to WIRED that its planned partnership with Chinese-owned automaker Zeekr remains “on track.”

Wired - Jan. 17

China’s economy hits 5% growth target but rate among slowest in decades

Latter part of 2024 ‘recovered remarkably’ after stimulus measures, says National Bureau of Statistics. Business live – latest updates China’s economy grew by 5% in 2024, in line with ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

China's fourth-quarter GDP grows at 5.4%, beating market expectations as stimulus measures kick in

The real estate slump and uncertainty about future income have weighed on consumer spending and business confidence, adding to deflation concerns.

CNBC - Jan. 17

China’s GDP growth hits 5% target for 2024

Analysts and officials warn of threat from tariffs and weak consumer demand

Financial Times - Jan. 17

China Says Economy Grew 5% Last Year, Driven by Exports

Analysts say they see signs of malaise in China’s domestic economy, but those problems were offset mainly by robust exports and a $1 trillion trade surplus.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

China's annual GDP growth meets target of 5% as stimulus measures kick in

China’s economy expanded by 5% year on year in 2024, with an upswing in the final quarter of the year, as a flurry of stimulus measures kicked in and helped meet Beijing’s growth target.

NBC News - Jan. 17

UK economy’s 0.1% growth fails to hit forecasts

November expansion is first since August as pressure on chancellor Rachel Reeves to rebuild confidence grows

Financial Times - Jan. 16

US targets China’s answer to OpenAI with trade blacklisting

Beijing-based Zhipu singled out among artificial intelligence start-ups for allegedly advancing Chinese military capabilities

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Global economy could face 50% loss in GDP between 2070 and 2090 from climate shocks, say actuaries

Exclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisis. The global economy could face 50% loss in gross domestic product (GDP) between 2070 and 2090 ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Bank of Korea leaves rates unchanged in a surprise move, warns GDP growth 'highly likely' to miss forecasts

Economists polled by Reuters had estimated a 25-basis-point cut to 2.75%

CNBC - Jan. 16

Germany’s Economy Shrank in 2024. Politicians Vow to Revive It.

Candidates in the upcoming federal election are focused on lowering taxes and increasing public spending.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Music streams hit nearly 5 trillion in 2024, with women pop performers leading in US

Did you stream more music in 2024

ABC News - Jan. 15

Poland backs Trump on raising Nato spending to 5% of GDP

Warsaw is closest to reaching new target, but laggards will take ‘decade’, says Polish defence minister

Financial Times - Jan. 12

China’s Central Bank Stops Buying Bonds as Deflation Fears Grip Economy

The unexpected action is intended to tamp down a potential bubble in the bond market fueled by investors shunning riskier assets like stocks and real estate.

The New York Times - Jan. 10