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OECD cuts global growth forecast on Brexit, trade rows

Global economic growth will continue to weaken this year, with Euro Area countries experiencing the biggest slowdown, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Business • 06 Mar 19

China cuts taxes, sees 'tough struggle' as growth slows

China's premier warned today that the country faces a "tough struggle" as he unveiled tax cuts to prop up a stuttering economy while increasing military spending to nearly $180 billion.
Business • 05 Mar 19

China economy grew at slowest pace in 28 years in 2018

China's economy grew at its slowest pace in almost three decades in 2018, losing more steam in the last quarter as it battles a massive debt pile and a US trade war.
Business • 21 Jan 19

China reports weakest factory growth in over 2 years

Growth in China's vast manufacturing sector stalled for the first time in over two years in November as new orders slowed.
Business • 30 Nov 18

China's Q3 GDP growth slowest since 2009

China's third quarter economic growth slowed to its weakest pace since the global financial crisis, and missed expectations, as a campaign to tackle debt risks and the trade war with the US began to bite.
Business • 19 Oct 18

China services sector expands in September

China's services sector grew at its fastest pace in three months in September on improved demand, a private survey showed today.
Business • 08 Oct 18

China's economic growth slows to 6.7% in second quarter

China's economy expanded at a slower pace in the second quarter as Beijing's efforts to contain debt hurt activity and as the world's number two economy faces an escalating trade fight with the US.
Business • 16 Jul 18

Chinese growth shows signs of flagging

Chinese economic growth showed signs of flagging in data released today as Beijing faces trade tensions with the US as well as debt and pollution battles at home.
Business • 14 Jun 18

China's May factory growth at eight month high

China's vast manufacturing sector grew at the fastest pace in eight months in May, passing expectations, new figures show today.
Business • 31 May 18

China manufacturing activity slows in April

Factory activity in China slowed marginally in April but beat expectations, official data showed today, while analysts warned of headwinds as credit growth eases.
Business • 30 Apr 18

China factory output slows amid pollution crackdown

China's industrial output slowed in October, official data showed, as authorities fight smog by clamping down on pollution produced by heavy industries.
Business • 14 Nov 17

China factory activity expands in May

Activity in China's key factory sector expanded in May, official data showed today, in a sign of stabilisation in the world's second-largest economy.
Business • 31 May 17

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