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17.01 / 12:49

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By Dmitry Zhdannikov

17.01 / 12:27

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Investing.com -- U.S. futures point lower on Wednesday, with traders gauging the potential for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year following a hawkish statement from a top official at the central bank. Elsewhere, Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) rejects a raft of nominees to its board put forward by activist investors, while headwinds against the Chinese economy loom despite the country posting annual growth that beat Beijing's target.

17.01 / 11:35

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Pulte Capital CEO Bill Pulte argues home prices in the new year won't be going down significantly.

17.01 / 11:03

Reuters Tesla Browser Research recommendations Podcasts Updates Tesla cuts Model Y prices in Germany after China price cuts

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17.01 / 10:26

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By Paul Carsten

17.01 / 10:26

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Investing.com-- China’s economy grew slightly less than expected in the fourth quarter amid consistent pressure from weak spending and a property market decline, although growth for 2023 managed to just edge past government targets.

17.01 / 10:26

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SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -SAIC Motor Corp plans to add 14 vehicle vessels in the next three years to its fleet of carriers as the state-owned Chinese automaker aims to boost sales in overseas markets, it said on Wednesday.

17.01 / 10:26

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Investing.com — European stock markets fell sharply Wednesday on increased uncertainty over the likelihood of early interest rate cuts as well as disappointing Chinese growth data.

17.01 / 10:26

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Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks fell on Wednesday as Federal Reserve officials downplayed expectations for early interest rate cuts, while economic growth figures from China largely underwhelmed markets.

17.01 / 09:55

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The Nifty Metal index was the second worst performer for the day, behind Nifty Bank and fell 2.5% to the day's low of 7,736.15. In the 15-stock index, 14 were on the losing side. The other major losers were APL Apollo Tubes, Jindal Steel & Power and National Aluminium Company, each down by 3.3% around 2 pm on Wednesday.

17.01 / 09:33

Technology economics Interest rates Bank of America Global investors temper bond yield expectations amid record rate cuts optimism

Over two-thirds think the Federal Reserve will be the most important driver of bond yields in 2024.

17.01 / 09:33

economics Asia World Economic Forum GDP analyst China meets 2023 GDP growth target but misses fourth-quarter analyst forecasts

Official statistics also revealed that the property sector, entangled in a three-year debt crisis, continued to face challenges in 2023.

17.01 / 08:51

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Europe’s trade relationships are set to suffer as global conflicts and protectionism open a chillier chapter in international commerce, hitting growth on the continent. Trade is now growing at a slower pace than the world economy, marking a fundamental shift away from the trade-centric globalism prevalent since the end of the Cold War, Boston Consulting Group said in a report published this month. The slowdown is due to rising protectionism, including in China, and increased disruptions from conflict, BCG said.

17.01 / 07:53

Cooper Manufacturing Election President War China’s strongarm tactics in Taiwan will only redouble after historic election

Taiwanese voters have shrugged off warnings by China that the election of the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Lai Ching-te to the presidency would increase the risk of conflict in the Taiwan Strait, including a potentially violent takeover of the island nation. China’s strong-arm tactics under Chinese Communist Party (CCP) general secretary Xi Jinping, who has vowed that the island’s ‘reunification’ with the mainland is a historical inevitability, have failed for now. But that does not mean that these tactics will not continue or that regional geopolitics is any less precariously placed.

17.01 / 07:00

Progressive Manufacturing security economy Election President China may be losing its sway over Taiwanese business

elected as Taiwan’s president. He thus secured a third term for his pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). The vote will shape relations between self-governing Taiwan and China, which wants the island to be governed from Beijing.

17.01 / 06:51

COST UPS Manufacturing Trade show reports Traffic Freighters seek air cargo back-up amid Red Sea shipping crisis

Red Sea shipping force them to find alternate routes, logistics firms say, a potential boon for a sector dealing with muted post-pandemic demand and overcapacity. The Red Sea, which leads to the Suez canal, lies on the key east-west trade route from Asia's manufacturing hubs to Europe and onto the east coast of the Americas. About 12% of world shipping traffic accesses the Suez Canal via its waters.

17.01 / 06:41

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The Canadian government is publicly naming 85 Chinese research institutions that “may pose” a threat to national security and sensitive research.

17.01 / 06:27

UPS Manufacturing Trade Experts country Traffic Destinations Pedal to the metal: Why Ludhiana’s cycle industry needs to take a cue from Holland

cycle industry in Ludhiana dates back to the pre-Partition days and the legacy continues to remain even in contemporary times. Renowned brands such as Hero Cycles and Avon Cycles started their journey from Ludhiana in the ’50s and ’60s. Popularly dubbed as the “bicycle capital” of the country, Ludhiana accounts for 90% of the country’s cycle production and has a host of MSMEs involved in the trade.

17.01 / 06:27

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Canadian government unveiled Tuesday restrictions on research funding to prevent the sharing with China, Iran and Russia of advanced technologies developed by Canadian universities, citing national security concerns. It also published a long list of sensitive research it does not want shared, including artificial intelligence, quantum science, robotics, biotechnology, advanced weapons, space and satellite technology, and human-machine integration.

17.01 / 05:39

Enterprise Food Tata Consumer’s big appetite for M&As

Tata Chemicals into Tata Global Beverages to form Tata Consumer Products. In came Tata Salt (the largest salt brand in India) to sit alongside Tata Tea (second-largest tea brand in India), Tetley (third-largest tea brand in the UK and the largest in Canada), and others. In 2021, the company acquired food brands Soulfull and Tata Q.

17.01 / 05:29

Provident Election President country reports evacuation India-Maldives row: In Indian troop withdrawal talks, what significance 15 March holds for President Muizzu?

Muizzu has asked India to withdraw their troops from the tourist island before 15 March. The troops, which India says provide help with humanitarian aid and medical evacuations for the residents of the remote islands of the country, have become a point of contention between India and Maldives, since President Muizzu, also known to be pro-China, assumed the seat of governance. However, reports suggest that the specific deadline to withdraw Indian troops from Maldives had more to do with a certain upcoming election, which holds significance for Muizzu's People's National Congress (PNC).

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