How Evergrande found itself on the wrong side of China’s regulators
Evergrande made little progress toward complying with China’s crackdown on real estate debt until it was too late for investors who put money into its offshore bonds.
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China GDP disappoints, third-quarter growth slows to 4.9%
China’s third-quarter GDP grew a disappointing 4.9% as industrial activity rose less than expected in September.
U.S. to lift travel ban Nov. 8, allowing vaccinated international visitors into the country
The measure is a relief for large airlines like Delta, United and American, which have struggled to return to profitability.
The first bitcoin futures ETF in the U.S. is set to begin trading next week
Key Points The ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, which will give exposure to bitcoin futures contracts but not the spot market, will trade under the ticker “BITO.” The Securities and Exchange …
After the gas crisis, the Arctic could be Russia and Europe’s next flashpoint
VIDEO 2:17 02:17 Russia’s Novak: Surprised by EU’s Arctic proposals Capital Connection A new cold front could open up in the political tension between the European Union and Russia over …
Fed says it could begin ‘gradual tapering process’ by mid-November
The Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday released minutes from its Sept. 21-22 policy meeting.
China trade surplus with the U.S. rises to monthly record in September
China reported disappointing growth in imports in September, while exports beat expectations, according to data released Wednesday by the customs agency.
China isn’t the only huge Asian economy with a coal shortage now
Most of India’s coal-fired power plants have critically low levels of coal inventory just as the economy is picking up and fueling electricity demand.
China tech stocks surge after food delivery giant Meituan is hit with $534 million antitrust fine
Analysts said the antitrust fine has removed an “overhang” over food delivery giant Meituan and the company’s shares rallied more than 7% in Hong Kong trade.
World leaders reach landmark deal on a global corporate tax rate
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Friday announced a major breakthrough over corporate tax rates, after years of disagreement.