China’s economy has a ‘steep hill to climb’ despite positive export surprise, HSBC says
The Chinese economy still has a "steep hill to climb" despite a surprise pickup in exports and is unlikely to
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Mastercard says wide adoption of central bank digital currencies is ‘difficult’
The difficult part of CBDCs is adoption, Ashok Venkateswaran, Mastercard's blockchain and digital assets lead for Asia-Pacific, told CNBC. Source
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The global EV market is set to hit a milestone in 2024. These battery stocks will stand out, HSBC says
The penetration rate is expected to hit the "important 20% threshold" next year, the bank said. "This has major implications
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HSBC’s after-tax profit surges over 235% year-on-year, announces $3 billion share buyback
HSBC also said it will initiate a further share buy-back of up to $3 billion, which is expected to "commence
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There’s a ‘game of thrones’ in AI, but these China tech giants offer real value, tech veteran says
Chinese tech giants may be reeling from the regulatory clampdowns, but clear winners are likely to emerge in the artificial
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Top economists unanimous on ‘higher for longer’ rates as inflation threats linger
Top economists and central bankers appear to be in agreement on one thing — and it's not a good thing
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One sector in China is beating the slowdown — 3 stocks to play it including one with 80% upside
While financing conditions for non-state-owned enterprises have improved over the years, one adage hasn't changed: Banks in China will stick
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UK’s embattled Metro Bank expected to struggle to raise capital with ‘no easy solutions’
Metro Bank will likely struggle to raise fresh capital, according to analysts, who outlined bleak prospects for the beleaguered bank.
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‘Rental recession’: London office vacancies hit 30-year high
London's office market is in a "rental recession," Jeffries said, reporting that vacancies in the capital's business hubs had hit
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