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Chinese exports soar as Beijing prepares for trade tensions with Trump

China could respond to aggressive new tariffs with bigger stimulus action or currency depreciation, say analysts

World - Financial Times - 11 hours ago

Beijing prefers neither: China’s view of the US election

China’s approach could be summarized as calibrating its strategies to account for the leader in the Oval Office in the areas of economy, foreign policy and Taiwan.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump's Win Signals More Confrontation With Beijing

The president-elect is set to deepen trade tensions with Washington’s top rival, while China could benefit from weaker U.S. alliances.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 15 hours ago

Franz Rogowski is ready to soar

With his latest film, Bird, the German actor is in full flight

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Stocks soar on Trump win

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump victory sends stocks, crypto soaring Stocks skyrocketed Wednesday after ...

Politics - The Hill - 19 hours ago

How are investors preparing for the Budget?

Executives are seeking to minimise their exposure ahead of what could be the biggest tax-raising statement for a generation

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Chinese stocks gain after Beijing lays out fiscal plans

Government plans to increase spending to boost world’s second-largest economy

Business - Financial Times - October 14

China's premier inaugurates a Beijing-funded airport at the start of a Pakistan trip

China’s Premier Li Qiang has inaugurated a Beijing-funded airport built in restive southwestern Pakistan as he arrived for a regional security meeting in the capital, Islamabad

World - ABC News - October 14

Beijing calls for Pakistan to step up security after attacks on Chinese workers

Two killed in latest bombing by ethnic separatists who have targeted Chinese investments

World - Financial Times - October 15

Moscow and Beijing announce further cooperation during international group meeting in Pakistan

Leaders and top officials from an international group founded to counter Western alliances have met in Pakistan’s capital, with Moscow and Beijing announcing they will boost cooperation

World - ABC News - October 16

China’s Lackluster Growth Continues, Signaling Why Beijing Acted on Economy

New data shows the challenges facing Chinese policymakers trying to stimulate an economy marked by falling prices, weak consumer spending and a housing market crash.

Business - The New York Times - October 18

David Lammy raises human rights and Ukraine in Beijing talks

Foreign secretary discussed China’s treatment of Uyghurs and support of Russia as well as ‘areas of cooperation’. David Lammy pressed his Chinese counterpart on human rights concerns and China’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

The cowboy state US election battle that will matter from Kyiv to Beijing

Montana is at the heart of an expensive high-stakes fight for control of the American Senate

World - Financial Times - October 21

Chinese share buybacks hit record high as Beijing steps up support

Policymakers push companies to return cash to shareholders as they try to revive flagging stock market

Business - Financial Times - October 21

How Beijing Recruited New York Chinatowns for Influence Campaign

A congresswoman’s links to a Communist Party initiative ran through a local “hometown association.”

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

How Beijing Tamed a Lawless Industry and Gained Global Influence

State-controlled companies now run an industry once known for its acid pits, radioactive waste and smugglers.

Business - The New York Times - October 28

Beijing considers $1.4 trillion borrowing increase to support economy: Reuters

Fresh stimulus would help local authorities resolve off balance-sheet debt

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Elon Musk's influence over Trump is being closely watched by Beijing

Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s influence over former President Donald Trump could be good news for China, where he has extensive business interests.

Spanish growth soars as Eurozone stumbles

Boosted by investment, immigration and tourism, Spain’s economy is set to record better growth than even the US

World - Financial Times - October 29

The Baltics are preparing for a future Russian invasion

The ongoing build-out of the Baltic defense line is the next iteration in their beefed-up border security.

Politics - The Hill - October 17

EU races to prepare for a Trump win

Bloc seeks to bolster aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and trade policy in case Republican is re-elected

Business - Financial Times - October 25

FirstFT: HSBC overhaul to divide businesses along east-west lines

Also in today’s newsletter, EY fires staff for ‘cheating’ and Mubadala Capital’s private equity push

World - Financial Times - October 22

Water regulator signals further increase to bills in England

Companies pushing for prices to increase by up to 84% on top of inflation over next 5 years to boost investment

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Reddit shares close up 42% on profitability, rosy guidance

Reddit shares popped Wednesday, one day after the company reported rosy third-quarter results.

Business - CNBC - October 30

US shares and Bitcoin hit record highs on Trump win

The result could have a far-reaching implications for tax and trade policy, as well as economies around the world.

Phunware’s stock soars on Donald Trump’s election victory

Shares of mobile-advertising company Phunware have soared in recent weeks.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Stocks soar after decisive Trump victory

Major stock indexes soared Wednesday morning in the wake of Donald Trump's decisive victory in Tuesday's presidential election.

Trump, Senate GOP victories send markets soaring

Stocks roared out of the gate Wednesday morning following news that former President Trump has secured a second term in the White House and Republicans won a majority in the Senate. The Dow Jones ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

NASA and SpaceX Launch Europa Clipper to a Jupiter Moon

The spacecraft lifted off Monday on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, embarking on a nearly six-year journey to Jupiter.

Science - The New York Times - October 15

Whether it's natural or nuclear destruction, America must be prepared

With the damage wrought by these two hurricanes very much in mind, appreciating the power of fission (nuclear) and fusion (thermonuclear weapons) is important given Iran’s activities and China's ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

9 ways to prepare for racial blowback if Harris loses

It is time to begin thinking about the implications of a Harris loss for the Black working class, which does not have the luxury of avoiding political blowback.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

CR Beverage Prepares Near $650.0 Million Listing

The Chinese beverage company is testing investor interest in its business, taking advantage of growing risk appetite for new equity offerings in Hong Kong.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

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