
China's Economic Woes Deepen as Growth Slumps to 4.3%, Stoking Global Fears
Factory output and retail sales miss expectations, while policy constraints and geopolitical turmoil cloud outlook

Factory output and retail sales miss expectations, while policy constraints and geopolitical turmoil cloud outlook

As July minutes reveal an unusual three-way split, questions over political independence—and labor’s wage push—mount for the central bank.

June GDP rises 0.3% on consumer spending, yet Q2 slowdown persists; wages and Diageo also benefit.

US 10- and 30-year debt yields hit levels not seen since the 2007 financial crisis, with inflation fears, record supply, and geopolitics rattling markets worldwide.

Consumer prices show slowest annual gain in months, offering some relief but grocery bills and rent keep pressure on households and the Fed.

New Fed chair Kevin Warsh takes the helm with a promise to overhaul policy communication while inflation climbs and markets brace for volatility.

Surprise payroll decline and downward revisions complicate Fed rate hike path despite lower unemployment.

S&P, Fitch, and Moody's signal improving fiscal health; Moody's lifts outlook to positive, but growth remains key.

Rising inflation from the Middle East conflict weighs on consumer spending and investment, defying expectations of a rebound.

In São Paulo and FT interview, Fed official ties Treasury selloff to need for tighter policy, while December rate cut odds dim.