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UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies
Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts
Falling sales for luxury, beauty and beer companies fuel doubts about Beijing’s attempts to boost confidenceBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Views of China hit new low: Survey
Americans have a deteriorating view of China and its relations with the U.S., according to a Thursday report published by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Participants ranked the country 26 ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Mercedes-Benz and Porsche look for cost cuts after China slump hits profits
German carmakers exposed to Asian nation’s economic malaise after benefiting from its booming auto marketBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
China warning hits another medical equipment maker
Smith & Nephew shares slumped on Thursday as it became the second health equipment company in a week to warn that Chinese sales were getting hit hard.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
‘800lb gorilla’: luxury brands battle China’s hit grey-market app
Sales of top brands on DeWu make up estimated 70% of country’s grey market as consumers hunt for lower pricesWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
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Luxury goods shares fall as China slowdown hits LVMH
Owner of Louis Vuitton and Dior brands reports 16% drop in third-quarter sales in Asia excluding JapanBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
China cuts interest rates in battle to hit year-end growth target
Beijing steps up efforts to reboot economy amid mounting pressure to achieve goal of about 5% growthWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
U.S. Farmers Brace for Hit to China Exports Under Trump
The President-elect’s promised tariffs on Chinese imports will be met with retaliatory duties on American imports, which have hit the agricultural sector hard since 2018.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
Taiwanese driver recounts his narrow escape during Typhoon Kong-rey
A ride-hailing driver has recounted how he had narrow escape when a huge tree smashed onto his vehicle as Typhoon Kong-rey swept over Taiwan, also sweeping away metal roofs and sending landslides ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
A Japanese boy was killed in China. Was cyber-nationalism to blame?
The Chinese government has been accused of using online nationalism as a useful safety valve.Top stories - BBC News - October 13 -
China is turning Japanese
At least that’s what the bond market is whisperingWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Boeing takes a hit
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Boeing posts $6B loss ahead of union vote On Wednesday morning, Boeing reported ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
China’s economic ills are serious but not incurable
Unfortunately, policymakers have made things worse by resorting to temporary palliativesBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
China’s investors are counting on fiscal stimulus
Recent market rally will peter out without decisive policy action to boost the economyWorld - Financial Times - October 16 -
Is China cannibalising the EU car industry?
Troubles at VW point to growing doubts about future of Europe-wide sector as imports of cheap EVs rise. For decades Germany has enjoyed a reputation as Europe’s car capital, with slogans such as ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
China asks: what is an e-bike?
State bureaucracy makes the question more difficult than it may seemWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
Xi tightens stranglehold on China’s academia
Scholars fired or disappeared as Beijing clamps down on discussion of sensitive topics including economyWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Why It’s Getting Harder to Fly to China
European carriers are enduring higher costs because they have to avoid Russian airspace, while a sluggish economy and geopolitical tensions are hurting business travel to China.Business - The New York Times - October 25 -
China fright ups the stakes for AstraZeneca
Pharma group needs some good news to ease investors’ nervesWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Republicans hit for overseas voter lawsuits
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Democrats accuse GOP of obstructing military voters Republicans ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta
The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.
World Conker Championships is a light-hearted event that has attracted contestants from all over the globe. This year, a cheating scandal took it by storm.Sports - The New York Times - October 20 -
Yellow warnings in place as Storm Ashley hits
Warnings in Cumbria, Devon and Cornwall are issued for winds gusting up to 60mph (97km/h) and rain.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
Trump hits three battleground states
Former President Donald Trump held campaign events in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia on Sunday. Nikole Killion reports.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Trump and Harris make final push to break US election deadlock
Presidential candidates descend on Pennsylvania as polls in most crucial swing state show a dead heatBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
How violence became a theme of America’s election
Voters are on edge after a campaign season characterised by ‘unprecedented’ levels of extreme rhetoricBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
China Launches Sea and Air Drills Around Taiwan
The one-day military exercises followed a speech by Taiwan’s president last week that reaffirmed the island’s sovereignty.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
China Holds War Games Encircling Taiwan in Warning to Island’s Leader
Scores of Chinese aircraft and dozens of ships surrounded Taiwan, after President Lai Ching-te rejected Beijing’s claim over the island.World - The New York Times - October 14 -
China starts large military drills around Taiwan
Manoeuvres come after Taiwan’s president asserted sovereignty but asked Beijing to co-operate to secure peaceWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
China’s Stock Markets Rebound on Promises to Help Businesses
Assurances from government officials on plans to strengthen the private sector offset a lack of specifics about economic stimulus.Business - The New York Times - October 14 -
China 'punishes' Taiwan president remarks with new drills
Beijing says the exercise involved all parts of the military and simulates a full-scale attack on its neighbour.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Legendary buys out China's Wanda ownership stake
'Dune' production company Legendary Entertainment has bought out the stake previously owned by Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 14 -
Behind Xi Jinping's Pivot on Broad China Stimulus
A bevy of bad news prompted action from the leader—but not a full U-turn.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 15 -
China’s Wild Panda Census is Widely Regarded as Flawed
The panda census methodology is widely seen as flawed, and China keeps the data shrouded in secrecy.World - The New York Times - October 15