As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.
Category: China
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Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold
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China’s Economy Starts to Show Cracks From Iran War
The New York Times – Business:China’s strategic reserves of oil and natural gas have insulated it somewhat, but its manufacturing-based economy is beginning to falter.
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The Rising Chinese Automaker Not Named BYD
The New York Times – Business:Geely is challenging the giant BYD by adapting quickly to swings in demand and energy prices, seizing on interest in electric vehicles prompted by the war in Iran.
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DeepSeek’s Sequel Set to Extend China’s Reach in Open-Source A.I.
The New York Times – Business:Chinese companies have embraced making their most advanced artificial intelligence models available to all.
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Why Diesel Has Become a Much Bigger Economic Problem Than Gasoline
The New York Times – Business:The war in Iran has disrupted supplies of diesel, used to power trucks and heavy equipment, much more than gasoline, which is primarily used in passenger cars.
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As U.S. Brands Stumble, China Wins Over Young Indonesians
The New York Times – Business:A new generation of Indonesian consumers view Chinese brands as high-tech and of good quality, a departure from the days when “made in China” was associated with cheap goods.
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Some Labubu Dolls Contain Cotton Banned By Forced Labor Law, Testing Shows
The New York Times – Business:A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the United States.
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Some Labubu Dolls Contain Cotton Banned By Forced Labor Law, Testing Shows
The New York Times – Business:A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the United States.