China posts weakest growth in 29 years as trade war bites, but ends 2019 on firmer note
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s economic growth slowed to its weakest in nearly 30 years in 2019 amid a bruising trade…
Record online sales give U.S. holiday shopping season a boost: report
(Reuters) – U.S. shoppers spent more online during this year’s holiday shopping season, a report by Mastercard Inc (MA.N) showed…
China’s November industrial output, retail sales beat expectations
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s industrial output and retail sales growth accelerated more than expected in November, suggesting resilience in the…
China’s economy worsens in July, industrial growth at 17-year low as trade war escalates
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s economy stumbled more sharply than expected in July, with industrial output growth cooling to a more…
U.S. retail sales ease fears over economy; rate cut still seen
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in June, pointing to strong consumer spending, which could help…
Strong U.S. retail sales improve economy’s fortunes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. retail sales increased in May and sales for the prior month were revised higher, suggesting a…
China April industrial output cools, retail sales growth falls to 16-year low as trade risks rise
BEIJING (Reuters) – China on Wednesday reported surprisingly weaker growth in industrial output and retail sales for April, reinforcing expectations…
Mixed data offer glimmers of hope for slowing U.S. economy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. retail sales unexpectedly fell in February, but a rebound in factory activity in March and strong…
Soft China April investment, retail sales suggest economy losing steam
BEIJING (Reuters) – China reported weaker-than-expected investment and retail sales in April and a drop in home sales, clouding its…