Across U.S., Chinese Bitcoin Mines Draw National Security Scrutiny
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Across U.S., Chinese Bitcoin Mines Draw National Security Scrutiny

Microsoft reported one site in Wyoming because of its proximity to a data center and nuclear missile base. Records show other cryptocurrency facilities have ties to the Chinese state.
In China Businesses Cut Prices as Consumers Spend Less
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In China Businesses Cut Prices as Consumers Spend Less

Beijing hopes spending can spur growth, which has been dragged down by slowing real estate sales and exports. But shoppers are gravitating to discounts.
Fragile Global Economy Faces New Crisis in Israel-Gaza War
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Fragile Global Economy Faces New Crisis in Israel-Gaza War

A war in the Middle East could complicate efforts to contain inflation at a time when world output is “limping along.”