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Asia-Pacific markets poised to mostly rise over optimism of de-escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions
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Asia-Pacific markets poised to mostly rise over optimism of de-escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions

The Kannai and Chukagai district at night, the hub of Yokohama’s Chinese district and thriving Chinatown entertainment and business district, full of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Copyright Artem Vorobiev | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets are set to mostly rise Monday over optimism that U.S.-China trade tensions could de-escalate following the superpowers’ talks in […]

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China’s shipments to U.S. plunge 21% in April while overall exports surge, beating estimates
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China’s shipments to U.S. plunge 21% in April while overall exports surge, beating estimates

A China Shipping cargo container sits stacked at the Port of Long Beach in Long Beach, California on April 10, 2025.  Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty Images China’s exports surged in April even as shipments to the U.S. plunged as businesses bore the brunt of prohibitive U.S. tariffs that kicked in last month. […]

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China’s latest stimulus measures fail to impress as investors focus on U.S. trade talks
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China’s latest stimulus measures fail to impress as investors focus on U.S. trade talks

Shoppers pass an Hermes store, operated by Hermes International SCA, in Beijing, China, on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Na Bian | Bloomberg | Getty Images China’s latest push to revive growth with broader stimulus measures has failed to cheer its stock market as worries over economic deterioration outweigh policy optimism, with investors focused on trade […]

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China to cut key rates by 10 points, bank reserve requirement by 50 points in bid to boost economy
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China to cut key rates by 10 points, bank reserve requirement by 50 points in bid to boost economy

BEIJING, CHINA – MARCH 06: Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China, attends a new conference on economy for the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) on March 6, 2025 in Beijing, China. Visual China Group | Getty Images China’s central bank and financial regulators announced sweeping plans on Wednesday […]

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India says it carried out military strikes against Pakistan as tensions spiral after Kashmir killings
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India says it carried out military strikes against Pakistan as tensions spiral after Kashmir killings

Security personnel stand guard near Dal Lake in Srinagar, India, on May 6, 2025. Basit Zargar | AFP | Getty Images India early on Wednesday said its armed forces had conducted strikes against Pakistan and what it calls Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, targeting “terrorist infrastructure.” “Our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature. […]

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Australia stocks open flat as investors assess trade developments in Asia-Pacific
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Australia stocks open flat as investors assess trade developments in Asia-Pacific

SHANGHAI, CHINA – APRIL 29: Pedestrians walk by lampposts decorated with Chinese national flags prior to May Day holiday on April 29, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Wang Gang/VCG via Getty Images) Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Australia stocks opened flat Tuesday as investors assessed trade developments between the U.S. and […]

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Hong Kong stocks lead gains in Asia as China evaluates possibility of trade talks with the U.S.
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Hong Kong stocks lead gains in Asia as China evaluates possibility of trade talks with the U.S.

Hongdae street in Seoul city, South Korea Twenty47studio | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets rose after China said that it was evaluating possible trade talks with the U.S. Markets in the region also trailed gains on Wall Street after all three key benchmarks advanced overnight on optimism that a slowdown in the global economy […]

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China to cut key rates by 10 points, bank reserve requirement by 50 points in bid to boost economy
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China says it’s evaluating U.S. overtures to initiate talks on trade

China says it's evaluating U.S. overtures to initiate talks on trade Source

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China’s factory activity drops to a near two-year low in April as trade tariffs bite
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China’s factory activity drops to a near two-year low in April as trade tariffs bite

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA – APRIL 11, 2025 – A worker produces plush toys for sale to countries along the Belt and Road at a toy company’s production line in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China on April 11, 2025. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images China’s manufacturing activity fell more than expected to a near two-year low, sliding […]

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Asia-Pacific markets trade sluggishly as impact of Trump tariffs on Wall Street’s earnings loom
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Asia-Pacific markets trade sluggishly as impact of Trump tariffs on Wall Street’s earnings loom

Sunset view of Yarra river and Melbourne skyscrapers business office building with evening skyline in Victoria, Australia. Australia tourism, modern city life, or business finance and economy concept Prasit Photo | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets had a sluggish open as investors awaited the extent of the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs […]

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