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China’s consumer prices stay flat in 2025 amid focus on price wars, domestic demand

China’s consumer prices stayed unchanged from the previous year in 2025 while factory-gate prices fell by 2.6 per cent, suggesting…

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China’s consumer prices return to growth as deflationary pressures persist

China’s consumer prices returned to growth in October – though the near-zero figure still pointed to persistent deflationary pressures amid…

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Global companies ratchet up job cuts amid weak sentiment, AI push

Companies around the globe have ramped up job cuts, with blue-chip firms from Amazon.com to Nestlé and UPS reining in…

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Pindi bakers to strike as flour prices rise

Association calls for complete strike on Tuesday to protest inflation, sealing of tandoors, unjustified fines RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Naanbai Association…

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Explainer | Gold slumps after record highs. Why does Ray Dalio advocate for the precious metal?

After a historic rally, the price of gold fell as much as 6.3 per cent at one point on Tuesday,…

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Japan’s market boom to continue despite political uncertainty: Fidelity

Japan’s stock market is expected to extend its rally if the next government continues efforts to boost economic growth and…

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The View | Why Japan’s hotel operators have nothing to fear from tourism backlash

For a country whose currency was once perceived by many global investors as a safe haven, the Japanese yen is…

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Macroscope | Global uncertainty driving gold prices higher despite bubble fears

Goldbugs have a spring in their step these days. In the third quarter of this year, gold was the second-best…

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Petrol up by Rs4.07, diesel by Rs4.04 as govt announces new prices

The federal government has announced an increase in the prices of petroleum products, with the new rates taking effect from…

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Hongkongers seek stable returns as longer lifespans reshape retirement needs: survey

Most Hongkongers prioritise stable returns for their long-term financial goals, as longer lifespans reshape retirement needs and create demand for…

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