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

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

Yen stronger as traders cut back bets on Fed rate hike

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Aug 17 (Reuters) - The yen gained momentum against the dollar, largely shrugging off weaker-than-expected…

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

Oil hangs onto gains as US-Iran peace talks stall, Hormuz shipping slows

By Sethuraman N R and Florence Tan NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Oil prices were mostly steady on Monday,…

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, government data showed…

August 17, 2026

Asian shares mark time as Gulf war keeps oil prices up

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Asian shares drifted sideways on Monday while investors kept a wary eye…

August 17, 2026