31 h. ago China projects confidence in economy with growth target of ‘around 5%’

Beijing outlines fiscal spending plans amid lagging domestic consumption and mounting trade tensions with US

Events

36 h. ago China keeps its economic growth target at 'around 5%' for 2025

China is keeping its economic growth target at “around 5%” for 2025 despite a looming trade war with the United States and other headwinds

Economics

3 d. ago Abandoned Chinese mega city that's worth £68bn but is missing one key element

China's President Xi Jinping launched the project in 2017 - but young professionals seem to find Xiong'an unappealing due to its lack of social life, so the city remains empty

Economics

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 21 February: Firms shed jobs at fastest rate since 2020, four banks fined £100m

Private sector firms are shedding staff at the fastest rate since the pandemic, new figures showed today.

Economics

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 21 February: Firms cut jobs at fastest rate since 2020, banks fined £100m

Four leading City banks were today fined more than £100 million for unlawfully sharing market sensitive information about the pricing of UK bonds.

Economics

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 21 February: Four banks handed £100m chat rooms fine, retail sales rebound

Four leading City banks were today fined more than £100 million for unlawfully sharing market sensitive information about the pricing of UK bonds.

Economics

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 21 February: Four City banks given £100m chat rooms fine, retail sales rebound

Four leading City banks were today fined more than £100 million for unlawfully sharing market sensitive information about the pricing of UK bonds.

Economics