Chinas Exports Top Forecasts, Imports Hurt by Depressed Domestic Demand

Export grows at fastest in 17 months, supports economy Imports fail to impress, underlines weak domestic demand Exports possibly bolstered by shippers rushing to avoid tariffs Trade barriers could undercut China39;s broad efforts to lift growth BEIJING, Sept 10 Reuters China39;s exports grew at their fastest pace in nearly 112 years in August, suggesting manufacturers […]
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Chinese Stock Exchanges Add Alibaba into Stock Connect Scheme

BEIJING, Sept 9 Reuters China39;s Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges will include Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba Group and some other companies into its Stock Connect crossborder investment scheme from Tuesday, separate filings showed on Monday. This move will integrate Alibaba into a program linking the Shenzhen and Shanghai stock exchanges with the Hong Kong stock exchange. […]
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Hybrid Cars Throw Lifeline to Platinum Metals

Demand for plugin hybrids surges as EV takeup slows Some plugin hybrids require more PGMs than petrol cars PGM market volatility could pick up if supply curtailed LONDON, Sept 9 Reuters A surge in sales of hybrid cars as electric vehicle takeup slows is set to provide an unexpected boost to demand for platinum group […]
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UK Labour Market Loses Steam in August, Recruiters Say

Sept 9 Reuters Britain39;s labour market cooled noticeably last month as job placements fell sharply and pay growth slowed, according to a survey of recruiters on Monday that could bolster the case for interest rate cuts from the Bank of England. The monthly Report on Jobs from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation trade body and […]
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