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China’s exports jump 14% ahead of Xi-Trump summit
Robust trade surplus shows US tariffs have done little to dent the country’s manufacturing prowess
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China Gold Output Falls as Investor Demand for Bars, Coins Jumps
China’s gold output declined in the first quarter of 2026, weighed down by safety inspections and production suspensions, according to data from the China Gold Association.
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US imposes sanctions on Chinese companies for allegedly helping Iran
State department says groups provided satellite imagery that enabled Tehran to strike American forces in Middle East
Major crypto bill slated for May 14 Senate Banking Committee vote
The crypto industry's top legislative priority, a bill determining oversight of digital assets, is set to advance in the Senate Banking Committee.
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Colombia Inflation Ticks Up, Fueling Case For Renewed Rate Hikes
Colombian inflation sped up in April, moving further away from the central bank’s target and raising the likelihood it may need to resume interest rate hikes after an unexpected pause late last month.
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Wall Street Week | High Stakes Summit, New Zealand's Brain Drain, Stablecoin Adoption, Bubbly Water
This week, China thinks it's cracked the code on Trump heading into a summit in Beijing. And, what happens when a country's best and brightest travel overseas and stop coming back? Plus, the most useful thing about crypto might be the one nobody's talking about: cheap and fast cross-border payments.
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Florida, Louisiana-Focused Insurer Safepoint Files for IPO
Safepoint Holdings Inc., an underwriter of specialty homeowners and commercial insurance, filed for an initial public offering, disclosing growing profit and revenue.
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Pakistan to Receive $1.32 Billion as IMF Board Approves Tranches
Pakistan will receive about $1.32 billion after the International Monetary Fund Board approved loan tranches under existing facilities, boosting the country’s ability to shield its economy from increased global risks.
Intel shares soar on Apple chip deal report. Here's why it signals a total pivot for chipmaking
Samsung, Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor are the only three companies in the world capable of manufacturing the most advanced chips needed for AI.
The Federal Reserve is quickly running out of reasons to cut interest rates
Friday's jobs report provided evidence that the central bank's larger concern is a cost of living that is getting increasingly hard to bear.
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Turkey unveils new ICBM touted as able to hit US mainland
Promotional AI video showed Yıldırımhan missile seemingly striking nuclear sites in America well beyond its range
Dunkin' owner Inspire Brands confidentially files for IPO
The restaurant company owns Dunkin', Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Baskin Robbins, Sonic Drive-In and Jimmy John's.
Wall Street sees 'changing of the guard in AI' as Intel, AMD shares soar while Nvidia lags
Intel, AMD and Micron surged double digits this week as investors bet on CPU makers and memory companies powering the next stage of AI
The Trump-Xi summit is the next major deadline for investors awaiting a resolution to the U.S.-Iran war. Here's what's ahead
Trump's apparent determination to wrap up the fighting in Iran is part of the reason why the stock market has been unruffled by the ongoing conflict.
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LNG carriers test Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan cancelled plans to buy cargoes on spot market because it expected Gulf shipments to resume
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Jane Street earned $10bn in first quarter as it doubled trading revenue
Results cement prop firm as one of the most profitable on Wall Street
Iran focus at Trump-Xi summit may delay progress on tariffs, rare earths
Thanks to the Iran war, big issues for U.S. businesses like rare earths and supply chains may take a back seat on the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit.
U.S. payrolls jump more than expected, but the report had several red flags for the economy
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 55,000 in April, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
Consumer sentiment falls to fresh record low in May as surging gas prices hit outlook
Surging gas prices due to the Iran war sent consumer sentiment to a new low in the early part of May.
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Air India to Cut Costs, Reduce Flights as War Worsens Financial Struggles
Air India Ltd. is looking to implement steps to cut costs and reduce flights in the wake of the Iran war, people familiar with the matter said, just as the unprofitable airline searches for a new leader to navigate an exceptionally difficult period.