
China's third-quarter GDP growth grinds to near 30-year low of 6% as tariffs hit production
China’s third-quarter economic growth slowed more than expected and to its weakest pace in almost three decades as the bruising U.S. trade war hit factory production, boosting the case for Beijing to roll out fresh support

China September factory activity shrinks for fifth straight month; analysts expect growth could slow further this quarter
China's manufacturing sector has done poorly in recent months due to weak domestic demand and higher trade tariffs

Asia stocks nurse losses on conflicting messages of US-China trade war; bonds hold huge gains
The spectacular rally in bonds remained the main investor focus. Yields on 30-year paper hit an all-time low of 1.916 percent to be down 27 basis points for the week,

Amid US-China trade war, three major Chinese airlines seek 737 MAX payouts from Boeing, claim Beijing-run media reports
China's three biggest airlines have filed claims seeking compensation from Boeing over the grounding and delayed delivery of 737 MAX 8 aircraft following two deadly crashes, Chinese state media reported on Wednesday.

Cotton output to dip by over 11% to 328 lakh bales in 2018-19 on low rainfall; exports likely to decline by 27%
The cotton price is ruling at Rs 42,000 per candy (1 candy is 356 kgs), which is over the minimum support price of Rs 41,000.

Amid struggle to resolve bitter trade dispute, China says can 'absolutely' negotiate opening its financial sector to US
China can “absolutely” reach an agreement with the United States on opening up its financial sector, China’s top banking regulator said on Tuesday, even as the country’s commerce minister admitted talks with Washington had been difficult.

Bonds rise to 8-month high on Reserve Bank of India's bond purchase hopes, inflation comments
The 10-year benchmark bond yield fell to as low as 7.38 percent, its lowest since April 11 and compared with its previous close of 7.44 percent.

US agrees to suspend tariffs on China for 90 days to end trade dispute on sidelines of G20 Summit
Donald Trump, who in recent months has harshly criticized China and accused it of meddling in US elections, in the statement called his meeting with Xi Jinping "amazing and productive."

Trade war outcome? China records first current account deficit of $28.3 bn in 17 years in first half of 2018
Analysts forecast a narrowing surplus or more frequent current account deficits against the backdrop of trade tensions between China and the US.

Trade war impact: 25% hike on China's imports to US can make Indian products competitive, says CII
India can focus on numerous goods for expanding its exports to the US and China markets following the hike in duties by both countries on imports from each other, CII said.

US Fed leaves rates unchanged with economy growing 'strongly', stays on course for September hike
The Fed’s decision left its benchmark overnight lending rate in a range of 1.75 percent to 2.00 percent.

US-China trade war: Donald Trump threatens to slap tariff on $500 bn worth of imports from Beijing
US president Donald Trump threatened to slap $500 bn worth of tariffs on Chinese imports but, he reiterated the fact that he wanted good bilateral relations with China

US to impose 10% tariffs on Chinese exports worth $200 billion from September as part of latest step in 'largest trade war in economic history'
The United States on Tuesday announced it was starting the process to slap 10 percent tariffs on another USD 200 billion in Chinese export goods as soon as September, escalating the trade war between the world's two largest economies.

China, US fail to iron out all differences in trade ties during talks, but vow to continue dialogue
A trade spat between the top two economies of the world began last month with Trump imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the US from China