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China's domestic financial imbalances at record highs: Fitch

China's domestic financial imbalances at record highs: Fitch

Fitch says high household savings, sluggish consumption, and recent decline in capital spending have all made domestic financial imbalances in China rise

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US Supreme Court tariff decision triggers new uncertainties in trade

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US economy grows 1.4% in Q4 2025, below forecasts
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US economy grows 1.4% in Q4 2025, below forecasts

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China’s US bond holdings fall to lowest since 2008 as other countries buy more
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China’s US bond holdings fall to lowest since 2008 as other countries buy more

Beijing continues multiyear selloff of US Treasury bonds as Canada and Belgium increase holdings, helping offset China’s withdrawal, expert says