China's stimulus package might not be enough to fix its economy, but it sent stock markets 8.5% higher — a gain not seen since 2008
Skeptics have been out in force since China rolled out aggressive stimulus measures last week to prop up its ailing economy and markets. It's just not enough to reverse the magnitude of China's problems — including an epic property crisis and high youth unemployment — they say.
Broadening gains in US stock market underscore optimism on economy
More stocks are participating in the S&P 500’s latest march to record highs, easing concerns over a rally that has been concentrated in a handful of giant technology names for much of 2024.
Charting the Global Economy: China Opens Up Stimulus Flood Gates
China’s policymakers uncorked sweeping stimulus measures aimed at bolstering demand and keeping the world’s second-largest economy from slipping into a deflationary spiral.
Stocks rise in China on property stimulus
Beijing's economic stimulus measures extended China's market rally into a second week, while Japan's choice of former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as the country's next prime minister knocked down shares in Tokyo.
China stocks just saw their best day of trading since 2008 amid a stimulus rally
China's CSI 300 rallied 8.48%, closing at 4,017.85 for a nine-day winning streak, its best day since September 2008 and its highest point since August 2023.
China, HK stocks extend rally on further stimulus cheer
China stocks surged again on Monday after posting their best weekly performance in nearly 16 years last week as Beijing rolled out further stimulus measures to arrest a slowdown in the broad economy.
What to expect if port workers strike, and how it may affect the economy
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Three economists across the policy spectrum analyze the impacts of the GOP presidential candidate's two major policies he's ...
Britain Is the First Major Economy to Stop Using Coal. It’s a Risky Experiment.
Few in Britain will mourn the passing of coal, but it’s hard not to feel a little nervous about what, at its heart, is an ...
I flew on 2 long-haul flights, one in business and another in economy. The perks were drastically different — take a look.
Lounge access and beds were perks Business Insider's author discovered in business class. Meanwhile, in economy, amenities ...
China factory surveys show economy weakening, as Beijing steps up support
Surveys of Chinese factory managers show the economy weakening in recent weeks, as the government ratchets up stimulus ...
Harris closes gap with Trump on economy
Vice President Harris is gaining steam with voters on the economy, just as the economy itself is showing new signs of its ...
UK economy grew less than thought in spring
UK economic growth between April and June was less than previously estimated, according to official figures. Gross domestic ...
UK economy grew by slower-than-thought 0.5% in Q2
British economic output grew by 0.5% in the second quarter, slightly slower than previously thought, figures from the Office ...
Pakistan’s Economy Expands 3.07% Buoyed by IMF Loan, Lower Rates
Pakistan’s economy grew faster than expected last quarter as funds from the International Monetary Fund and lower interest ...