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China keeps its economic growth target at 'around 5%' for 2025
China is keeping its economic growth target at “around 5%” for 2025 despite a looming trade war with the United States and other headwinds.NBC News - 1d -
China targets 'around 5%' growth in 2025 and lays out stimulus measures as trade worries mount
China on Wednesday set its GDP growth target for 2025 at "around 5%" as it starts its annual parliamentary meeting amid escalating trade tensions with the U.S.CNBC - 22h -
China sets growth target around 5% despite threat from US tariffs
Beijing outlines fiscal spending plans amid lagging domestic consumption and mounting trade tensionsFinancial Times - 22h -
China sets GDP target of 5% for 2025 amid tariff war with Trump
Economists believe that meeting the target will be challenging as Beijing grapples with Donald Trump’s new trade war. Explained: what is China’s Two Sessions meeting? China has set its GDP ...The Guardian - 22h -
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PayPal has some big new growth targets. Can it hit its marks?
One analyst says the new growth goals seem achievable. Another worries competition from Apple Pay might get in the way.MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
Yum Brands reveals Taco Bell growth target as its same-store sales shine
Taco Bell’s same-store sales are expected to rise 8% in the first quarter.MarketWatch - 1d -
Dow drops 700 points for worst day of 2025 so far on new fears about economic growth
Stocks sold off on Friday as new U.S. data sparked concern among investors over a slowing economy and sticky inflation, leading them in search of safer assets.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
How serious are the threats to US economic growth?
Concerns about weakening expansion come after US served as key driver behind global growth in recent yearsFinancial Times - 13h -
As consumer delinquencies rise, U.S. economic growth increasingly powered by the wealthy
Most official data continues to show the U.S. economy is humming along, with unemployment historically low and inflation expectations still relatively stable.NBC News - Feb. 22 -
EU struggles to balance its green and growth goals
New policy package makes clear compromises in pursuit of economic growthFinancial Times - 5d -
China government spending on citizens lags economic peers
Relatively low expenditure that directly supports individual consumption could undermine growth effortsFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
China Targets U.S. Biotech Firm in Broadening Blacklist
In a sign it is willing to go further in responding to President Trump’s tariffs, Beijing blocked more American companies from importing goods into China.The New York Times - 1d -
China Signals Confidence in Economy Despite Sluggish Growth and U.S. Trade War
As Chinese leaders meet in Beijing, they are striking a confident posture despite serious challenges to the economy and growing pressure from the United States.The New York Times - 22h -
How the EU wants to tweak its merger rules to boost growth
Also in this newsletter: Brussels sets the record straight on women’s rightsFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
China’s Economic Plan Is Light on Detail as Trade War Intensifies
The country’s top leaders set an optimistic growth target but gave few hints of how to achieve it as their export-led strategy is challenged by rising tariffs on Chinese goods.The New York Times - 8h -
Home price growth has slowed. But high costs, economic worries have some buyers retreating
High prices and economic uncertainty are factors pulling homebuyers back out of the housing market, experts say.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Bank of Korea slashes rates to lowest since August 2022 on economic worries, cuts growth forecast
The Bank of Korea cut rates to 2.75% from 3%, in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, trimming rates for the third time in four meetings.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Ad giant WPP says economic uncertainty is building. Its stock is sliding.
WPP, the world’s largest advertising company, saw its shares plunge on Wednesday after it forecast that sales may drop this year.MarketWatch - 6d -
China will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year
China says it will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year as it continues its campaign to build a larger, more modern military to assert its territorial claims and challenge the U.S. defense ...ABC News - 16h -
Target to expand online marketplace, boost product assortment as it aims for $15 billion in sales growth by 2030
Target hosted an investor day in New York City and outlined its plans to grow over the next five years after issuing fiscal 2024 fourth quarter earnings.CNBC - 1d -
Warby Parker to sell its eyewear at Target, sending stock up 6%
Warby Parker will offer its eyewear through five shop-in-shops in Target in 2025, with the opportunity to open more in the coming years.MarketWatch - 6d -
Diablo 4 Will Be Around "For Years," Blizzard Says; Don't Expect Diablo 5 Soon
Sequels are hallmark of the video game industry, but no one should expect Diablo 5 anytime soon. Blizzard's Rod Fergusson said in an interview that the studio intends for Diablo 4 to stick around ...GameSpot - 5d -
Plastic Bags Were Banned in NYC 5 Years Ago. They’re Still Floating Around.
The muse of American Beauty, Katy Perry and bathroom trash cans everywhere just won’t go away.The New York Times - 4d -
8 fantasy baseball breakout candidates to target in 2025
You can't win a fantasy baseball league without hitting on a few breakouts.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
China’s factory activity growth hits 3-month high in February, as millions return to work after holidays
China has struggled to boost growth amid tepid domestic demand and a prolonged real estate downturn, leaving exports as a key driver of growth.CNBC - 2d -
Salesforce’s growth hits a bad milestone. Can its AI agents provide a boost?
The cloud software pioneer delivered an annual revenue growth rate in the single digits for the first time.MarketWatch - 6d -
China kicks off annual parliamentary meeting as investors watch for clues on economic policy
Thousands of delegates across the country gathered in Beijing for the country's biggest political event of the year, known as the "Two Sessions."CNBC - 1d -
Taiwan condemns China for holding "live-fire exercises" off its coast
Taiwan says China violated norms and caused a "high degree of danger" by announcing "live-fire exercises without prior warning" just off its coast.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Taiwan condemns China for conducting shooting drills off its coast
Taiwan has condemned China’s military exercises after Beijing designated an area to conduct shooting drills off the self-governed island’s southwest coastABC News - 6d -
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A samba school rises to Rio Carnival's top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents
Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more, with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school back in the top parade ...ABC News - 3d -
A samba school rises to Rio Carnival's top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents
Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more, with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school back in the top parade ...ABC News - 3d -
The 5 Top Qualities for Leaders in 2025 (and Beyond)
Lessons from legendary companies (like 3M) that should continue to influence our decisions today.Inc. - 6d -
Ex-US security officials urge funding for science research to keep up with China
Appeal from officials, including two senior figures from Trump’s first term, comes amid reports National Science Foundation’s budget will be slashed. US politics live – latest updates Chuck ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
China likely to target US agriculture, state media reports, as Trump tariff deadline nears
Global Times signals Beijing’s likely countermeasure after US president threatened a further 10% duty to come into force on Tuesday. China is preparing countermeasures against fresh US import ...The Guardian - 2d -
A Christian town in Syria keeps the biblical language of Aramaic alive. But it fears for its future
An ancient town in Syria is one of the world’s few places where residents still speak Aramaic, the language that Jesus is believed to have usedABC News - 5d -
Vic Schaefer hoping No. 1 Texas keeps its edge amid rise to front-runner: 'We are hunting championships'
Texas ranks No. 1 for the first time since 2004, putting a target on its back as the postseason beginsCBS Sports - 10h -
2-, 10-year yields end at 2025 lows as investors navigate fears about growth
U.S. government debt rallied on Monday, pushing 2- and 10-year yields to lows for the year, amid worries about the outlook for economic growth against a backdrop of sticky inflation.MarketWatch - Feb. 24
