China’s internet firms cautiously revive lending as Beijing pushes consumer loans
Internet platforms cautiously resume lending business expansion Regulatory environment normalising after years-long crackdown Beijing seeks to spur consumer…
China’s factory-gate deflation eases in October, consumer prices rise
October consumer prices rise 0.2% from a year earlier Producer price index extends three-year drop but moderates Authorities…
Diplomats worry over possible disruption by an absent US at the COP30 climate summit
Item 1 of 2 United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appears on screens as he speaks at the opening…
Morning Bid: Selloff abates as economy hums, layoffs rise
Nov 6 – What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, opens new tab, Editor-At-Large,…
Paris accord will defeat fossil fuels – eventually
MELBOURNE, Nov 6 (Reuters Breakingviews) – The transition to green energy is messy, contradictory and too slow. It’s…
China’s exports seen slowing in October as front-loading against U.S. tariffs eases: Reuters poll
BEIJING, Nov 6 (Reuters) – China’s export growth probably slowed in October, as overseas orders tapered off following…
EU tentatively agrees weakened climate target in final-hour deal for COP30
EU ministers informally back deal on 2040 climate target Aim is 90% emissions cut, but with more foreign…
China’s Shenzhou-20 return mission delayed due to space debris impact
Shenzhou-20 spacecraft hit by small debris, delaying return to Earth First time Shenzhou mission has been delayed by…
EU in last-minute talks to set new climate goal for COP30
EU ministers meet to try to pass new climate target Bloc’s credibility at risk ahead of COP30 climate…
China offers tech giants cheap power to boost domestic AI chips, FT reports
Nov 3 (Reuters) – China has increased subsidies that cut energy bills by up to half for some…
Asia’s factories stumble as US tariffs hit order books
Asia’s manufacturing hit by weak U.S. demand, Trump’s tariffs China’s economy loses momentum, PMIs show slower growth Trump-Xi…
Asian stocks rise on AI sentiment, dollar near 3-month high
Asia stocks hover near highest since February 2021 Dollar firms after hawkish tilt from some Fed policymakers Earnings…