69 h. ago Corn, Soybeans Extend Gains on China Trade Hopes: Can a Deal Spark a Bull Market?

Corn, Soybeans Extend Gains on China Trade Hopes: Can a Deal Spark a Bull Market?  AgWeb

Economics

69 h. ago Corn and Soybeans Extend Gains on China Trade Hopes and Technical Buying

Corn and Soybeans Extend Gains on China Trade Hopes and Technical Buying  AgWeb

Economics

69 h. ago Corn and Soybeans Extend Gains on China Trade Hopes, Technical Buying

Corn and Soybeans Extend Gains on China Trade Hopes, Technical Buying  AgWeb

Economics

3 d. ago Cattle Extend Gains On Better Cash News: Grains Rally on China Deal or Short Covering?

Cattle Extend Gains On Better Cash News: Grains Rally on China Deal or Short Covering?  AgWeb

Economics

5 d. ago China offers tax refund to French cognac makers amid EU brandy probe: source

Beijing has extended an olive branch to French cognac producers by promising a “significant” tax refund if they cooperate with its anti-dumping investigation into European Union brandy sold in China, according to an industry source with knowledge of the matter. Major brands Hennessy, Martell and Rémy Martin have been offered the terms, said the person, who spoke anonymously due to the sensitivity of the issue. To qualify, producers must agree to Beijing’s demands, commit to a minimum selling...

Economics

5 d. ago Why China’s yuan is forecast to keep strengthening against the US dollar

Market optimism for the Chinese currency continues to rise, with analysts projecting the yuan to appreciate further against the US dollar amid a stronger-than-expected domestic economy and growing concerns over US debt sustainability. On Tuesday, the People’s Bank of China set its daily reference rate at 7.1534 per US dollar – strengthening from Monday’s 7.1656, and the strongest level since early November. In June, the onshore yuan appreciated by 0.41 per cent against the greenback, bringing...

Politics

5 d. ago South Korea exports rebound on tech boost but US, China shipments extend losses

South Korea exports rebound on tech boost but US, China shipments extend losses  Reuters

Politics

7 d. ago China’s housing pain could extend to 2027 without more stimulus

China’s housing pain could extend to 2027 without more stimulus - Goldman Sachs  Investing.com

Politics

8 d. ago Talks over threats: South Korea tries a new tack to sway its nuclear neighbour

On a day heavy with memory, South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung invoked the language of peace, urging restraint and dialogue even as the nuclear-armed North forges deeper ties with Russia and the Korean peninsula bristles with tension. “The surest way to secure our safety is to build peace – peace so strong that there is no need to fight,” Lee said in a solemn social media post, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the onset of the Korean war. The conflict from 1950–53 left millions dead and...

Events

1 week ago Hong Kong stocks’ rally to extend into second half, but risks remain: analysts

Hong Kong stocks’ rally to extend into second half, but risks remain: analysts  South China Morning Post

Events

1 week ago China Cobalt Prices and Stocks Spike After Congo Extends Ban

China Cobalt Prices and Stocks Spike After Congo Extends Ban  Bloomberg

Politics

1 week ago China Cobalt Prices and Shares Spike After Congo Extends Ban

China Cobalt Prices and Shares Spike After Congo Extends Ban  Bloomberg

Politics

2 w. ago China's property sector has been in an extended slump. Shrinking population is making it worse

China's property sector has been in an extended slump. Shrinking population is making it worse  CNBC

Culture

2 w. ago Judge extends order against Trump bid to block Harvard’s foreign students

A federal judge in Boston on Monday said she would extend legal relief to Harvard University in its fight against the Donald Trump administration’s effort to halt the entry of Harvard students coming in from overseas. In a court hearing, US District Judge Allison Burroughs said she would extend until June 23 a temporary restraining order she issued a day after Trump unveiled a proclamation seeking to prevent Harvard’s international students from entering the country. The order would be in place...

Politics

3 w. ago China grants export permits to rare earth giant for US, Europe shipments

A top Chinese rare earth exporter, which hosted President Xi Jinping during a 2019 inspection, said it had obtained export permits for several destinations, including the United States. Investors welcomed the news, sending the company’s shares higher. JL MAG Rare-Earth said on Wednesday that it had also been granted licenses for Europe and Southeast Asia, and that it would export magnetic materials, components and motor rotors. “After the export controls imposed on medium and heavy rare earth...

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3 w. ago China extends an olive branch to Western auto giants over rare earth shortage

China extends an olive branch to Western auto giants over rare earth shortage  CNBC

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3 w. ago China’s consumer prices extend decline for fourth month in May By Reuters

China’s consumer prices extend decline for fourth month in May By Reuters  Investing.com

Politics

4 w. ago EU pushes for ‘independence’ from China and US – but can it achieve it?

For more than four months, Europe has been one of US President Donald Trump’s favourite punchbags, absorbing bruising blows on trade, security and social issues. Over the same period, the European Union has held out an olive branch to Beijing, seeking concessions on economic matters in exchange for better political ties. The consensus now in Brussels is that China has chosen not to grab it. Sandwiched between two uncompromising superpowers, a growing number of European leaders are pushing for...

Politics

4 w. ago EU pushes for ‘independence’ from China and US – but can it get there?

For more than four months, Europe has been one of US President Donald Trump’s favourite punchbags, absorbing bruising blows on trade, security and social issues. Over the same period, the European Union has held out an olive branch to Beijing, seeking concessions on economic matters in exchange for better political ties. The consensus now in Brussels is that China has chosen not to grab it. Sandwiched between two uncompromising superpowers, a growing number of European leaders are pushing for...

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