Economy
U.S. economy grows at 2.8% annualized rate, topping forecast
GDP growth regains steam in 2nd quarter; inflation slows
Business trends
Japan leads record $989bn year of Asian investment in U.S.
Foreign spending from region continues to grow
U.S. elections 2024
Trump considers JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon for U.S. Treasury
Republican presidential candidate says he won't try ousting Fed's Powell
International relations
U.S. approaches Indonesia to join Mineral Security Partnership
EU and 14 countries already collaborating on critical mineral supply chains
Trade war
China asks WTO to set up panel for U.S. EV subsidies dispute
Beijing objects to Inflation Reduction Act's barriers to its products
Comment
From U.S. to Japan, unpopular leaders cast shadow on global economy
Reform, not protectionism, is key as political headwinds mount
Currencies
Yen hits 4-week high as intervention questions circulate
Move sparks speculation that Japanese officials propped up currency for 2nd day
Semiconductors
U.S. chip equipment makers rely on China for 40% of sales
Applied Materials, Lam Research ship legacy products not targeted by export curbs
Currencies
Dollar drops, yen surges as U.S. consumer prices fall in June
Japanese currency's gains spark speculation of possible forex intervention
Economy
U.S. consumer prices fall in June, delivering surprise hit to inflation
0.1% dip bolsters expectations that Federal Reserve will prepare for rate cuts
Trade
U.S. and Mexico clamp down on Chinese steel imports
Brazil and other Latin American countries raise trade barriers amid influx
Inflation
Cheaper meals are back in China, Japan and U.S. -- for different reasons
McDonald's fights inflation fatigue with $5 deal while Chinese chain offers $1 breakfast
Automobiles
Tesla shares rally as Q2 deliveries fall less than expected
Incentives help EV maker achieve increase from previous quarter
US-China tensions
U.S. adds four firms to trade restriction list for China military links
Washington adds total of six companies to Entity List, citing national security
Inflation
U.S. inflation cools in May; consumer spending rises moderately
Flat reading on prices boosts hope for Fed interest rate cuts this year
International relations
U.S. and Japan face disconnect over further China chip controls
Trilateral with South Korea produces agreement on supply chain cooperation
U.S. elections 2024
Biden-Trump debate: Where they stand on the economy and trade
Neither candidate shows willingness to sign new free trade deals
Wealth Management
China to see biggest millionaire exodus in 2024 as many head to U.S.
'Perfect storm' of tensions and uncertainty spurs record global wealth shift, report shows
Interview
Japan market interventions will not work forever: Kenneth Rogoff
Harvard economist sees need for BOJ to raise interest rates to 1% to 2%
Economy
India to remain fastest growing big economy in 2024, World Bank says
Global expansion to hold steady at 2.6%; U.S. presidential election a risk for Asia
Datawatch
Fears mount of a crash in the U.S. condo market
Multifamily housing prices drop 20% even as property loans soar
Immigration
Migration crisis: Record 24m flee authoritarian regimes
China among world's top sources of asylum seekers
Opinion
China 'legacy' chip fears best addressed with targeted measures
Focus on EVs and other areas of concern more workable than broad import ban
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International relations
Singapore, India, others pitch 'clean' projects in U.S.-led framework
Washington keen to back green shift in IPEF member countries to counter Beijing
International relations
Renewed U.S. outreach to Bangladesh signals strategic shift in region
U.S. diplomat Lu prioritizes economic partnership to counter China's influence