Business news
- China fourth-quarter growth slows to 4.5%, weakest in nearly three years as consumption misses forecasts - China's economic growth slowed to the weakest level in nearly three years in the fourth quarter as domestic demand softened.
- What the U.S.-Taiwan deal means for the island's 'silicon shield' - The U.S.-Taiwan deal aimed at expanding chip production capacity in the U.S. may not fully wean Washington off the island's most advanced semiconductors.
- Asia-Pacific markets set for lower open as investors assess Greenland developments, await key China data - China is set to release a slew of economic data today, including fourth-quarter GDP numbers.
- Why South Korean noodle companies are betting on an overseas appetite for growth - Higher average selling prices, the popularity of K-pop, and a tepid domestic market are pushing noodle makers to look for growth overseas.
- Democrat Khanna refloats bill to block investors from buying up homes after Trump proposal - President Donald Trump is cultivating an affordability agenda as he and Republicans sink in the polls.
- Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion for permanent Board of Peace seats - The Trump administration wants nations to pay $1 billion to remain on his Gaza peace board, reports show.
- Bessent: Unlikely Supreme Court will overrule tariffs, Trump's 'signature economic policy' - Bessent's comments come one day after Trump said he would impose new tariffs on some European goods until a deal is struck for the U.S. to acquire Greenland.
- Top Wall Street analysts are confident about these three stocks for the long term - TipRanks highlights three stocks, including Broadcom and Meta Platforms, favored by Wall Street pros.
- Who will be next to implement an Australia-style under-16s social media ban? - U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed concerns about children's screen time, as the House of Lords may vote next week on an under-16s social media ban.
- 'Unacceptable': European leaders hit back at Trump's Greenland tariffs threat - European leaders said U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose fresh tariffs on them if they oppose his attempts to buy Greenland was "unacceptable."