China’s retail sales strengthen at the start of the year, industrial output tops expectations

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  China Outlines Plan to Bolster Consumption in Face of Trump Tariffs

  Beijing’s leaders are ordering fiscally strapped local governments to spend more to help workers, consumers and businesses.
  
  The New York Times - 8h

• China announces plan to 'vigorously boost consumption' in bid to shore up economy

  The plan was to vigorously boost consumption, expand domestic demand, and "enhance consumption capacity by increasing income and reducing burdens."
  
  CNBC - 8h

• China's consumer inflation turns negative for the first time in 13 months

  The data comes as investors continue to look for signs that Beijing's stimulus measures can help to boost the country's struggling economic recovery.
  
  CNBC - Mar. 9

• China's ‘Netflix' iQiyi is set to open a theme park with virtual reality based on its own shows

  Chinese videostreaming platform iQiyi plans to open its first theme park this year — the latest company to bet that local consumers will spend on experiences.
  
  CNBC - 3d
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  Consumer prices fell in China in February and remain flat in a sluggish economy

  Consumer prices fell in China in February for the first time in 13 months, as persistent weak demand was compounded by the early timing of the Lunar New Year holiday
  
  ABC News - Mar. 9

• Chinese shares turn positive for the year

  CSI 300 jumps after Beijing announces consumption plan amid growing hopes for the country’s AI sector
  
  Financial Times - 3d
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  Aaron Jones to re-sign with Vikings on a two-year, $20 million deal, per report

  Jones was one of the NFL's top free agent pickups last year
  
  CBS Sports - Mar. 9
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  Uncertain Shoppers Slow Spending as Retailers Temper 2025 Expectations

  The Conference Board said consumer confidence took its biggest one-month slide in four years, forcing many national chains to lower earnings guidance.
  
  Inc. - Mar. 7
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  America needs a national economic security strategy to counter China's rise

  The United States needs a National Economic Security Strategy to protect and utilize its economic tools and assets in order to maintain geopolitical competitiveness and deter the China's aggression.
  
  The Hill - 2d

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