Xi Jinping to meet Trump at White House on September 24, skipping UN General Assembly
Xi Jinping will travel to Washington for a one-on-one meeting with Donald Trump at the White House on September 24,…
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China’s net new loans drop $50 billion in July, the sharpest monthly credit contraction on record
China's net new yuan loans fell 340 billion yuan ($50.4 billion) in July 2026, the sharpest monthly contraction on record…
War and Drought Choke the World’s Most Vital Trade Routes
Conflict in the Middle East and drought in Panama and Europe are squeezing the world's most vital shipping lanes at…
Canada braces for 50% US tariffs as talks with Washington stall
The United States is set to impose a 50% tariff on about $20 billion of Canadian imports starting August 19,…
Iran’s Rulers Wary of More Economic Pain If US Tightens Pressure
Iran's leaders are bracing for tougher U.S. economic measures after President Donald Trump vowed to hit the country hard financially,…
