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China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged despite slowing economic growth - CNBC
business 2026/01/20 01:16:00

China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged despite slowing economic growth - CNBC

The People’s Bank of China held its 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates at 3% and 3.5%, respectively, keeping them unchanged for an eighth straight month.

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Exclusive: Meta's Dina Powell McCormick calls for AI rivals to center humanity - Axios
business 2026/01/20 01:05:16

Exclusive: Meta's Dina Powell McCormick calls for AI rivals to center humanity - Axios

The new Meta president framed AI as a “transformation” for the human race.

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Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming? - BBC
business 2026/01/20 00:00:11

Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming? - BBC

A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.

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US tariffs are paid almost entirely by Americans, a German study finds - Business Insider
business 2026/01/20 00:00:00

US tariffs are paid almost entirely by Americans, a German study finds - Business Insider

US tariffs under Donald Trump have been paid almost entirely by Americans, with foreign exporters paying for only 4%, a German study found.

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China's stock market 'overheats' amid record high turnover — and regulators are getting worried - CNBC
business 2026/01/19 23:35:05

China's stock market 'overheats' amid record high turnover — and regulators are getting worried - CNBC

China’s stock market rally is drawing closer regulatory scrutiny after trading activity surged to unprecedented levels.

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Dow set to fall more than 300 points on Trump’s new tariff threat over Greenland: Live updates - CNBC
business 2026/01/19 23:20:00

Dow set to fall more than 300 points on Trump’s new tariff threat over Greenland: Live updates - CNBC

Stock futures on Monday night pointed to a downbeat session on Wall Street as President Donald Trump intensifies his rhetoric on Greenland.

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