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China's economy loses steam as consumption, output miss forecasts

China's economy loses steam as consumption, output miss forecasts

BEIJING, Aug 17 (Reuters) - China's economy lost momentum at the start of the second half, with industrial output and…

August 17, 2026

China's industrial output slows in July, retail sales miss forecasts

BEIJING, Aug 17 (Reuters) - China's industrial output growth slowed while retail sales grew less than expected in July, highlighting…

August 17, 2026

Shares rise, dollar slips as markets pare Fed rate risks

By Lawrence White LONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Global shares edged higher and the dollar slipped towards two-month lows on…

August 17, 2026

Nestle looks to develop new products to serve users of weight-loss drugs

By Richa Naidu VEVEY, Switzerland, August 17 (Reuters) - Nestle is seeking to turn the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs…

August 17, 2026

Alibaba to sell Lingxi Games in more than $2 billion deal, source says

By Kane Wu and Eduardo Baptista HONG KONG, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Alibaba Group is expected to reap more than…

August 17, 2026

From coffee to hotpot, brands race to grab a bite of China's growing burger market

By Sophie Yu and Casey Hall BEIJING, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Burgers are having a moment in China, with budget-conscious…

August 17, 2026

Analysis-Big investors hunt for tomorrow's AI winners as capex angst fades

By Danilo Masoni MILAN, Aug 17 (Reuters) - The rally in AI-linked stocks that marked the latest earnings season has…

August 17, 2026

Morning Bid: Could consumers keep the Fed on hold, while Japan hikes?

Aug 17 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook The indomitable…

August 17, 2026

Japan Q2 growth misses forecasts on weaker spending, investment

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Japan's economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace in April-June, due to lacklustre…

August 17, 2026

German companies cut US investment to three-year low, data show

By Rene Wagner BERLIN, Aug 16 (Reuters) - German companies slashed investments in the United States to a three-year low…

August 17, 2026