Barrage of Stimulus Powers Robust Chinese Growth---and Some Skepticism
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China's annual GDP growth meets target of 5% as stimulus measures kick in
China’s economy expanded by 5% year on year in 2024, with an upswing in the final quarter of the year, as a flurry of stimulus measures kicked in and helped meet Beijing’s growth target.NBC News - 11h -
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Retail sales point to a robust holiday shopping season. U.S. economy starts off 2025 with some momentum.
Retail sales rose at a solid pace in the final month of 2024, capping off a good holiday shopping season and suggesting the economy entered the new year with some momentum.MarketWatch - 23h -
China's slowing economy is waiting for more stimulus. Here's how the country plans to boost growth
China's slowing economy is still waiting for promised government support to kick in.CNBC - 1d -
Chinese citizens’ doubts grow over official economic growth claims
Government expected to announce GDP expanded about 5% in 2024 but many feel economy is in recessionFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump's return to power has old critics and skeptics reconciling with a new 'normal'
Across the spectrum of American society, leaders who once shunned Trump or battled him are now seeking to bolster their ties or extend olive branches.NBC News - 6d -
Chinese robot vacuum cleaner company reveals model with an AI-powered arm
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Why some Republicans remain skeptical of House Speaker Mike Johnson
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