Germany's defense and government spending boost triggered a global bond sell-off
On Wednesday, 10-year German bonds saw the worst day since March 1990 — just months after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
China maintains defence spending increase at 7.2% amid roiling geopolitical tensions
China will boost its defence spending by 7.2% this year, maintaining a steady growth rate as Beijing faces headwinds from ...
China to raise defense spending by 7.2% in 2025 to ‘firmly safeguard' national security
China on Wednesday announced it would raise its defense spending by 7.2% this year, seeking to safeguard its security amid ...
Czech government to gradually lift defence spending to 3%/GDP by 2030, PM says
The Czech government has decided to gradually raise its defence spending to 3% of gross domestic product by 2030, from around ...
China sticks to an economic growth target of ‘around 5%’ despite a looming trade war with US
BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government unveiled an annual economic growth target of “around 5%” on Wednesday, despite the ...
Trump Administration Live Updates: House Republicans Release Spending Bill as Shutdown Looms
While conservative House Republicans have in the past dug in and opposed such spending bills, forcing Mr. Johnson to rely on ...
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China increase defence spending for the third year in a row
China increases its defence spending by 7.2% - the third year in a row - as it says more is needed to deter the United States ...
China's growth goal will need much stronger stimulus if U.S. trade war intensifies, economists say
Economists say that Beijing may hold off on major stimulus measures until later in the year if growth slows or trade tensions ...
China defies Trump’s trade war by setting ambitious 5% growth target, vows to ‘prevail over any difficulty’
China has set an ambitious target of “around 5%” growth for 2025, in a defiant show of confidence as it braces for the ...
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China to increase government spending in science and technology by 10% to US$55b
In his speech at the opening of the National People's Congress, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced plans to increase government spending in science and technology by 10%. Over 398 billion yuan, or ...