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Uncertainty over presidential election hurts U.S. economic growth: survey

A majority of business economists believe that uncertainty over the 2016 presidential election is hurting U.S. economic growth, according to a new survey released Monday by the National Association for Business Economics (NABE).

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ASEAN member states must embrace digital connectivity: Singapore's minister

"In the next phase of economic development, ASEAN member states must embrace digital connectivity so that we can thrive in the future economy," said Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry) S. Iswaran on Monday.

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U.S. economy risks stuck in low-growth trap

The U.S. economy risks getting stuck in a prolonged period of low-growth amid slowing productivity and a shrinking middle class, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.

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Japan ekes out weak 0.2% GDP growth in last quarter

​Japan's economy grew at a slower-than-forecast 0.2 percent annual rate in the April-June quarter, as the recovery was sapped by weaker exports and business investment, the government said Monday.

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IMF's near-term economic outlook for China positive

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Friday that China's near-term economic outlook is positive, with an expected growth rate as high as 6.6 percent this year.

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What Trump, Clinton didn't say in economic speeches

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton spelled out their economic visions in high-profile speeches in Michigan last week. They delved into taxes and regulations, trade deals and job growth.

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Japan economy stalls in April-June quarter, casting doubts on Abenomics

Japan's economic growth ground to a halt in April-June after a stellar expansion in the previous quarter on weak exports and capital expenditure, putting even more pressure on premier Shinzo Abe to come up with policies that produce more sustainable growth.

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US Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged, says risks to outlook reduced

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday but said near-term risks to the US economic outlook had diminished, opening the door to a resumption of monetary policy tightening this year.

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China to resolutely implement supply-side structural reform

As China's economy faces continued downward pressure and settles into a "new normal" stage, supply-side structural reform becomes ever more important, according to a statement released by the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee after meeting Tuesday.

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Lou Jiwei: help but not bailout

Violations of contracts are increasingly seen in the iron & steel and coal industries in China since 2016 with some central state-owned enterprises (SOEs) involved too. What’s the role played by central finance in removing risks of SOEs?

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Chinese premier stresses importance to promote strong, sustainable, balanced economic growth of China and world

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Friday met with leaders of six major international economic and financial institutions in a "1+6" roundtable meeting at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.

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German economy remains solid despite risks over Brexit: Finance Ministry

The German economy remains solid despite external risks result by Brexit, said German Finance Ministry in its monthly report on Thursday.

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Japan business mood subdued as Brexit clouds outlook

Confidence at Japanese manufacturers held steady in July but was expected to worsen to zero in the next three months, a Reuters poll found, as Britain's vote to exit the European Union further clouded the outlook for Japan's export-reliant economy.

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EU should grant China market economy status

European Union (EU) lawmakers should grant China market economy status (MES) as the excuses put forward to choose otherwise are untenable.

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EU should grant China market economy status

European Union (EU) lawmakers should grant China market economy status (MES) as the excuses put forward to choose otherwise are untenable.

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Top 10 new economy issues in China

Since the words "new economy" were put into a government report, by Premier Li Keqiang, for the first time on March 5 during the two sessions, it has become the focus of social attention.

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China's economic reforms will profit Europe: expert

​China's ongoing economic reforms which maintain the right direction will profit Europe as well as the whole world, the chairman of the Belgian-Chinese Economic and Commercial Council Bernard Dewit said.