Tag: economy
China's economy grows at a 4.6% rate in the last quarter, falls short of the official 5% target
HONG KONG -- China's economy expanded at an annual rate of 4.6% in the July-September quarter, the government said Friday, in the latest...
Ahead of the presidential election, small biz owners are growing more uncertain about the economy
NEW YORK -- Small business owners are growing more uncertain about the economy ahead of the presidential election and are reining in spending,...
China’s exports slow sharply in September, adding to worries over the economy
HONG KONG -- China’s exports slowed sharply in September as global demand weakened, adding to worries over how to recharge growth in the...
Stock market today: Asian shares gain after China says more help is needed for its slowing economy
BANGKOK -- Asian shares gained ground on Monday, with stocks in China rising more than 1% after the finance minister said over the...
South Korea's central bank raises rates in a bid to boost the economy
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea’s central bank on Friday cut its policy rate for the first time in more than four years...
China announces more support for economy but holds back on major spending package
HONG KONG -- China’s economic planning agency outlined details of measures aimed at boosting the economy on Tuesday but refrained from major spending...