Tag: government policy
China's economy slowed in the last quarter as weak consumer demand dragged on growth
BANGKOK -- China's economy expanded at a slower-than-forecast 4.7% annual rate in the last quarter, the government reported Monday, while emphasizing signs of...
China’s exports grow 8.6% in June, beating forecasts despite trade tensions
HONG KONG -- China’s exports beat forecasts in June, customs data showed Friday, while imports grew less than expected.Exports grew 8.6% from the...
Powell stresses message that US job market is cooling, a possible signal of coming rate cut
WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday reinforced a message that the Fed is paying growing attention to a slowing job...
Leaders in Europe and the US express relief mixed with concern about France's election result
BERLIN -- Leaders across Europe and the United States reacted with relief but also some concern to the result of the French legislative...
Federal Reserve highlights its political independence as presidential campaign heats up
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve is highlighting the importance of its political independence at a time when Donald Trump, who frequently attacked the...
Estonia's ruling party taps climate minister for the Baltic country's top job
HELSINKI -- Estonia’s ruling center-right Reform Party has chosen Saturday Climate Minister Kristen Michal to replace outgoing leader Kaja Kallas as prime minister...