Global Business

--Russian President Putin praises China-Russia ties in video address ahead of state visit --Global officials and executives gather in Beijing to find ways to tackle economic uncertainty --Global bond yields soar to decade highs, threatening spending power worldwide

--China achieves steady economic growth in the first four months of 2026 --Jury rejects Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI --Bulgaria wins Eurovision amid record political boycott

--Quality development of China's economy maintains steady growth momentum --China rolls out new departure tax refund measures to boost inbound consumption --Kevin Warsh poised to become new Fed chair amid Trump administration's push for immediate rate cuts

--A focus on China-US relations as Trump concludes his state visit to China --Inflation fears rattle Wall Street --Incoming Fed chief outlines plans for his term

-Xi and Trump agree to build a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability -Foreign investors raise holdings in China's A-share market -IMF warns U.S.-Iran conflict poses risks to global growth

--President Xi and Trump agree on new visions for China-US ties --US consumers spend more on gas, cutting back on other goods --AI chipmaker Cerebras soars 68% above IPO price in Nasdaq debut

-President Xi meets with US entrepreneurs accompanying President Trump on his trip to China -China redefining manufacturing with new generation of smart factories -China's A-share market trading value tops 3 trillion yuan for six straight days

--Beijing hosts first US presidential visit in nine years --US Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair --US budget airline Spirit shuts down after two bankruptcies

--US President Trump travels to Beijing for state visit --US Defense Secretary Hegseth testifies on Capitol Hill --Maryland bans grocers, delivery apps from using personal data for pricing

--US President Donald Trump to pay state visit to China later this week --Hungarian independent fuel sellers warn of supply shortages --World Cup workers say economic promises fall short

--China's CPI maintains recovery in April as PPl remains positive --Chinese tech powers in Thailand shift to renewables as soaring electricity prices spark solar boom --Pet love powers new consumption in China

--ASEAN leaders agree to strengthen energy security amid Middle East conflict --US unemployment rate held at 4.3% --US online learning platform Canvas breached, causing nationwide upheaval

-Trump claims Iran ceasefire holds despite mutual accusations -Shanghai's smart strawberry factory boosts year-round domestic supply -Brazil to grant visa-free entry for Chinese passport holders starting May 11

--Fuel costs passed on to airline carriers and passengers --Trump hosts Brazil's Lula at the White House --Argentina probes origin of Andes hantavirus outbreak

--Global investment banks upbeat on China's property market --China expands measures to make travel easier for foreign visitors --Iran announces new procedures for safe passage of ships

--Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges Iran to work with Gulf countries --Airlines trim summer schedule amid high fuel prices --Hantavirus reaches Europe with case confirmed in Switzerland

--China's Labor Day holiday ends with robust consumer spending --China's services PMI hits second-highest point in nearly two years, signaling domestic economic recovery is gaining traction --Oil prices extend losses and stocks rally after US pauses operations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

--Washington and Tehran both claim control over Strait of Hormuz --Chevron CEO warns of physical oil shortages ahead --EU says ready for "every scenario" on US tariffs

--China's Labor Day holiday wraps up with travel and consumption surge across the country --Supportive policies stabilize China's real estate market as first-tier cities see home viewings and transactions rise --EU-US trade tensions flare up again as top negotiators prepare to meet over Trump's latest tariff threat on EU cars

--China's May Day holiday fuels experiential consumption boom with immersive performances. --Reporter puts AI glasses to the test on the factory floor as wearable tech eyes mainstream breakthrough. --Middle East conflict sends jet fuel prices soaring, squeezing airlines and travelers across the Atlantic.

--Trump says he is "not satisfied" with Iran's new ceasefire proposal --Oil prices ease, but volatility to continue over Middle East conflict --China EV overseas sales hit record high in March

--China set for robust Labor Day consumption and tourism boom --Chinese vice premier raises concerns over US trade restrictions in call with Washington --China opens duty-free access to imports from 53 African nations

--US GDP rebounds to 2% growth in Q1 --European Central Bank keeps key interest rate at 2% --Oracle, Meta, and others announce huge layoffs

--China manufacturing expands in April on stronger output, new orders --Kevin Warsh clears hurdle to become next Fed chair in May --China set for robust Labor Day consumption, tourism boom

--US Fed holds rates steady as Powell plans to remain as a board governor --Oil price hits high as US-Iran standoff deepens --Prediction markets move from financial fringe to mainstream