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International Economics

US Trade War Saps China’s Economic Momentum

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While a trade war bruised the US economy, China isn’t immune to the pain, and its leaders are growing more receptive to negotiation.

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International Economics

Western Brands Still Have High Hopes for a Chinese Rebound

Many American firms have taken a long time to build sustainable markets in China. They can’t let a little slump get them down.

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Social Media

TikTok’s US Data Safeguards Are a $1.5 Billion Money Pit

The company finally revealed how much it’s spending to silo off Americans’ data. We just don’t know how well it works.

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International Economics

China Curbs Short Selling in Latest Attempt to Buoy Stocks

Beijing introduced new rules over the weekend that will effectively stamp out investors’ ability to sell shares short.

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Consumer

Economic Anxiety Leaves McDonald’s Digesting Biggest Sales Drop in Five Years

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Fast-food chain McDonald’s, an economic indicator because of its mammoth global presence, posted its worst earnings report since 2020.

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Consumer

Starbucks Slings High-Speed Drinks in Caffeinated Comeback Plan

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Reducing beverage-wait times is part of Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, which includes tech updates focused on efficiency.

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International Economics

Retailers Prep for Supply Chain Breakdown

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To prepare for a slowdown of global trade, US retailers spent months building a massive inventory to prevent empty shelves.

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