China vows to boost consumption, national security after key meet
Beijing (AFP) - China's ruling Communist Party said Thursday the country has to "vigorously boost consumption" and "consolidate national security" ...
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Stocks rise on China-US hopes, gold and silver slump
New York (AFP) - Most stock markets extended gains Tuesday on signs that China-US trade tensions were easing and as ...
Stocks rise on China-US hopes, Japan’s new PM lifts Tokyo
London (AFP) - Most stock markets extended gains Tuesday on further signs that China-US trade tensions were easing and as ...
US stocks rise to open big earnings week
New York (AFP) - Wall Street stocks rose early Monday as markets looked ahead to a heavy week of corporate ...
China posts lacklustre Q3 economic data as key Beijing conclave starts
Beijing (AFP) - China's economy grew at its slowest pace in a year last quarter, official data showed Monday, as ...
China’s economic growth slows amid sputtering domestic demand
Beijing (AFP) - China's economic growth slipped below five percent in the third quarter of 2025, official data showed Monday, ...
Caracas records 8.7 pct growth but Venezuelans lament economic woes
Caracas (AFP) - Venezuela's economy grew by 8. 7 percent in the third quarter, the country's central bank announced Thursday, ...
China’s economic growth slowed to 4.8% in third quarter: AFP poll
Beijing (AFP) - China's economy likely grew at its slowest pace in a year last quarter, according to an AFP ...
Europe ‘well positioned’ for future shocks: ECB’s Lagarde
Washington (AFP) - Europe, under pressure from US tariffs and the war in Ukraine, is in a strong position to ...
‘Absolutely critical’ to boost growth in Europe: IMF official
Washington (AFP) - It is absolutely critical for European countries to boost growth and productivity to catch up with the ...
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