China

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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Consumer

Temu Is Leaning on Boomers to Storm the US

Boomers are ahead of younger generations in embracing from the Chinese e-commerce marketplace.

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Hedge Funds

Two US Hedge Funds Racked Up Major Chinese Gains Last Year

American firms in China have seen better days, except for the Chinese operations of hedge fund giants Two Sigma and Bridgewater.

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Big Tech

Apple Discounts iPhones in China to Fight Sales Slump

Apple is facing softening iPhone demand in China, the company’s second-biggest market after the US and the world’s biggest smartphone market.

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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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