Asian stocks steady after China GDP beat; bond yields sag
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -Asian stocks edged up on Friday, drawing support from unexpectedly strong growth in ...
China is back to hoarding gold ahead of an uncertain time for its economy in Trump's second term
Goldman Sachs predicts gold could reach $3,000 per ounce by the second quarter of 2026 amid strong central bank demand.
China’s Central Bank Stops Buying Bonds as Deflation Fears Grip Economy
The unexpected action is intended to tamp down a potential bubble in the bond market fueled by investors shunning riskier ...
Stock market today: Asian shares slip as China says economy hit 5% growth target in ’24
Shares are mostly lower in Asia after China reported that its economy grew at a 5% annual pace last year, hitting the government's target but slowing from the year before.
Trump treasury pick Scott Bessent calls for stronger Russia sanctions, Fed independence at confirmation panel
Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax ...
China’s inflation weakens near zero even after stimulus efforts
Factory deflation extended into a 27th month, though the producer price index recorded a slower drop of 2.3% compared to November.
China’s iron grip on critical minerals puts US in ‘unfathomable’ national security bind: experts
China has a chokehold on the world’s supply of critical minerals – and experts are warning the situation is major risk to US ...
Global shares jump on easing yields, China growth
MSCI's global equities index rose on Friday while U.S. Treasury yields turned higher with the dollar as upbeat economic data ...