China's middle class sees decrease in confidence as economy faces slowdown
Sort by
292 items
Filter
Items per page
-
The salary you need to be considered middle class in every U.S. state—it's close to $200,000 in 2 of them
In several states, a six-figure income qualifies as 'middle class,' per GoBankingRate's analysis. Here are the middle-class income ranges for every state.CNBC - Business -
Bet on the middle class and M&A with these stocks as Dow nears 40,000, says value manager
Ariel Investments’ vice chairman Charlie Bobrinskoy tells CNBC that as the Dow nears 40,000, there are bargains to be found in the value space.MarketWatch - Business -
The class of 2024 is facing a tough job market. Here’s who’s hiring, according to LinkedIn
Despite the competition, industries experiencing staffing shortages like education and construction are still hiring new college grads, Linked reports.CNBC - Business -
'Hidden Faces: Covered Portraits of the Renaissance' Review: Seeing Both Sides
An exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art reunites the components of several works from the era—which were often double-sided or fitted with movable covers—and thus reveals deeper meanings rich with symbolism and ambiguity.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Taiwan’s new leader faces China threat and voters left behind by chip boom
Lai Ching-te brings record of political battle to precarious position between US and increasingly assertive BeijingFinancial Times - World - China -
Alibaba Shares Rise as Investors Grow Confident in Outlook
The e-commerce giant’s shares rose in Hong Kong, recouping losses from a day earlier as investors turned upbeat on its latest earnings release.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Alibaba Shares Rise as Investors Grow Confident in Outlook
The e-commerce giant’s shares rose in Hong Kong, recouping losses from a day earlier as investors turned upbeat on its latest earnings release.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Edwards confident in Wolves: 'We're a great team'
Anthony Edwards was confident in the Timberwolves' chances in Game 7, saying the Nuggets are a great team but "we feel like we're the better team."ESPN - Sports -
Russia and Ukraine: two economies at war
Government reshuffle underlines Putin’s militarisation effort as Kyiv fights on with western supportFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Sex offender head teacher ‘ran class with terror’
Former pupils and colleagues describe bullying campaigns and violence under Foden's leadership.BBC News - Top stories -
The High-Class Problem That Comes With Home Equity
You may feel richer as you pay your mortgage down and home values go up. Using that equity is another matter entirely.The New York Times - Top stories -
America’s class of 2024 graduates into an uncertain job market
US employers say they will cut their hiring of freshly-minted graduates by 5.8% this yearFinancial Times - Business -
This Commodity Tells a Story About the Entire Economy and It's Bullish
Copper prices have gone parabolic this year as traders bet on economic growth and AI.Inc. - Business -
Economy Losing Steam as Labor Market Tightens
Weekly jobless claim numbers decline as the impact of higher interest rates starts to hit key business sectors like homebuilding and manufacturing.Inc. - Business -
Under Israeli Bombs, a Wartime Economy Emerges in Gaza
Amid the destruction, a marketplace of survival has arisen focused on the basics: food, shelter and money.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Are the US and Chinese economies really about to start ‘decoupling’?
Experts say Biden’s tariffs on Chinese clean tech goods are not the trade-war move some fearFinancial Times - Business -
Thailand's Economy Grows on Strong Consumption, Tourism
The Thai economy grew in the first quarter thanks to strength in private consumption and tourism, despite continued weakness in goods exports.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Columbia Faculty Group Passes No-Confidence Resolution Against President
Hundreds of professors at the university weighed in on the resolution, which said the president, Nemat Shafik, had committed an “unprecedented assault on student’s rights.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Lando Norris confident McLaren will challenge Red Bull after maiden win
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is the first race since Miami triumph‘I think we are the third-best team behind Red Bull and Ferrari’Lando Norris returns to racing after his first Formula One win confident he and his McLaren team are in a position to ...The Guardian - World -
Columbia faculty group passes no-confidence measure on school's president
Columbia University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences approved a vote of no confidence Thursday against university President Minouche Shafik over her handling of the recent pro-Palestinian protests on campus. The vote, organized by the school’s ...The Hill - Politics -
As Edwin Diaz struggles with confidence, Mets mull closer's role
Carlos Mendoza said the Mets will "stay the course" with Edwin Diaz at closer during his struggles, but didn't rule out moving him out of the ninth-inning role as Diaz admits his confidence is low.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
-
-
Frontier Airlines eliminates change fees and introduces 4 new fare classes
Frontier Airlines has announced that it is eliminating change fees on some tickets.ABC News - Top stories -
Middle East Crisis: Benny Gantz Threatens to Leave Israel’s Government
Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s war cabinet, told the Israeli prime minister he had until June 8 to address how Gaza would be governed after the war, among other unanswered questions.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Gates says campus protesters "don't know much of that history" in Middle East
"What has gone on, transpired between Israel and the Palestinians going back decades is very complex, very difficult," former Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on "Face the Nation."CBS News - Top stories -
What does the Dow's 40,000-point milestone say about the economy?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit 40,000 points for the first time Thursday. Well-known brands like Goldman Sachs, Microsoft and United Health fueled the latest milestone. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin joins "The Daily Report" to discuss ...CBS News - Top stories -
Leading index for U.S. economy sinks again and points to slower growth
The leading indicators for the U.S. economy fell in April for the second month in a row and pointed to ”serious headwinds to growth.”MarketWatch - Business -
Global Economy Will Grow More Than Expected, U.N. Report Says
An update to January forecasts suggests the world's economic growth rate will hit 2.7 percent in 2024, thanks to a better U.S. outlook and improved prospects for some larger emerging economies.Inc. - Business -
Trump turns trial into circus as Biden tries to focus minds on economy
As a slew of Republicans went to the hush-money trial to show their fealty to their boss, the president tried to rise above it. Donald Trump last week turned his New York fraud trial into a political circus and a platform for his election campaign ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Soaring debt and deficits causing worry about threats to the economy and markets
Government debt that has swelled nearly 50% is capturing increasing worry both on Wall Street and in Washington.CNBC - Business -
The Cost of Competing With China
The Biden administration is betting that new China tariffs will be politically popular, even if they could slow the transition from fossil fuels.The New York Times - Top stories - China -
The 15 movies you need to see this summer
Our staffers select a highly opinionated list of their most anticipated titles: Hollywood fun machines, indie big swings and the truly unmissable.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Nvidia is seeing ‘insatiable’ demand, but these are the key questions
Investors are focused on the Blackwell ramp, prospect of an “air pocket” and margin trends.MarketWatch - Business -
Su and Steve fought for justice, but didn't live to see it
Su Gorman and Steve Dymond helped to expose an NHS scandal - but they died without seeing justice.BBC News - Top stories -
Middle East Crisis: Israel Says It Will Send More Troops to Rafah, Defying International Pressure
“This operation will continue,” the defense minister said after meeting with commanders in the area.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Middle East Crisis: Israel Recovers the Bodies of Three Hostages Taken on Oct. 7
The three were attending the Tribe of Nova trance music festival when they disappeared. Their bodies were found by the Israeli military during an overnight operation.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Elijhah Badger commits to Florida: Gators add to No. 5 transfer class with top available WR
Badger is the 15th transfer portal addition for Florida this offseasonCBS Sports - Sports -
Chevy Bolt owners to receive settlement checks after successful class-action suit over faulty batteries
Chevy Bolt owners are eligible for settlement checks as part of a $150 million class-action settlement with General Motors and South Korean industrial group LG over faulty batteries.NBC News - Top stories -