China's retail sales growth sharply misses estimates in November, deepening consumption worries

    China’s retail sales growth sharply misses estimates in November, deepening consumption worries

    19 November 2025, China, Shanghai: Boats sail past downtown Shanghai on the Huangpu River. The tallest building on the skyline is the Shanghai Tower (rear). Bernd von Jutrczenka | Picture Alliance | Getty Images China’s economic slowdown deepened in November with consumption, investment and industrial output growth falling short of expectations, as authorities sought to…

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    AI, Nikkei 225, Hang Seng Index, CSI 300

    AI, Nikkei 225, Hang Seng Index, CSI 300

    Eschcollection | Digitalvision | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell Wednesday, tracking Wall Street declines as concerns about artificial intelligence valuations continued to pressure tech stocks. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 0.36% at the open, while the Topix index lost 0.26%. Technology sector dragged the Nikkei 225 index lower in early trading, led by…

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    AI trade, Nikkei 225, Hang Seng Index

    AI trade, Nikkei 225, Hang Seng Index

    A landscaped Sunset shot over Osaka toward the Dojima River, we see the modern city skyline of Osaka in the shot, this is a beautiful shot of the sunset with beautiful orange colors, over the modern city. ©Fitopardo | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Tuesday, reversing earlier gains and breaking ranks with…

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