Taiwan Pledges $250 Billion for US Semiconductor Expansion
Taiwanese chipmakers will invest $250 billion to boost US semiconductor production capacity under a new trade deal.
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China’s Record $1.19T Surplus Signals Trade Rerouting
Exports shifted toward the EU and ASEAN as US shipments fell, raising 2026 trade-policy risks.
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Mortgage Rates Hit 6.06%, Sparking Refi and Purchase Demand
Freddie Mac’s lowest rate since 2022 boosted applications, but low-rate owners and sticky prices constrain supply.
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Mixed PPI, Strong Retail Sales Point to No-Landing Economy
Wholesale inflation stayed tame while retail sales beat estimates, reinforcing expectations the Fed holds rates in late January.
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China Records $1.19 Trillion Trade Surplus Amid US Tensions
China's export growth to emerging markets offsets declining US demand, highlighting its trade resilience.
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China’s Forex Reserves Rise Modestly Despite Record Trade Surplus
China’s foreign exchange reserves grew slowly, reflecting shifting capital flows and reduced US dollar inflows.
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China's Trade Surplus Reshapes Global Manufacturing Landscape
China’s growing exports deepen global supply chain reliance, challenging US efforts to diversify manufacturing.
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UK GDP Beats Forecast in November as Production Rebounds
ONS data showed November GDP up 0.3% after October’s drop, partly reversing one-off weakness from a Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack.
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China Hits Record $1.18T Surplus as US Exports Slide
US-bound shipments fell sharply, but rising exports to EU and ASEAN kept China’s 2025 surplus at $1.18T.
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