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Shaky scaffolding: Why is China's real estate sector facing a crisis?
Big property developers in China, like Evergrande, are facing a massive shortfall of money, dragging down the sector along with the home demand and prices
 "Shaky scaffolding: Why is China's real estate sector facing a crisis?")
Oil reverses losses, prices rise by about 1%; demand concerns persist
Brent crude futures rose 72 cents, or 0.8%, to $95.82 a barrel by 1219 GMT, after hitting a session low of $93.20. WTI crude futures rose $1.03, or 1.2%, to $90.44 a barrel, after falling to $87.82.
 "Oil reverses losses, prices rise by about 1%; demand concerns persist")
'Too little, too late': China interest rate cut spurs call for more moves
Unlike many advanced economies right now, China's core inflation -- which excludes volatile energy and food prices -- is pretty tame, slowing to merely 0.8% in July
 "'Too little, too late': China interest rate cut spurs call for more moves")
Oil prices fall as recessionary worries weigh on energy demand outlook
Oil prices fell on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session, after economic data from China spurred fresh concerns about a potential global recession that could hit energy demand
 "Oil prices fall as recessionary worries weigh on energy demand outlook")
China shocks with a rate cut after data shows 'alarming' slowdown
Retail sales, industrial output and investment all slowed and missed economists estimates in July
 "China shocks with a rate cut after data shows 'alarming' slowdown")
Disappointing China economic data sparks industrial metals' sell-off
China's economy unexpectedly slowed in July, with growth in industrial output, fixed-asset investment, total social financing and new yuan loans slowing
 "Disappointing China economic data sparks industrial metals' sell-off")
Dollar jumps on safety flows after China data, yuan slips on rate cut
The U.S. dollar index against six peers rose 0.6% to 106.3, consolidating near the middle of its range this month. The euro eased 0.6% against the dollar to $1.0191, after touching a one-week low.
 "Dollar jumps on safety flows after China data, yuan slips on rate cut")
Oil drops over $3 a barrel as China data disappoints, Iran talks in focus
Brent crude futures fell $3.49, or 3.56%, to $94.66 a barrel by 0945 GMT after settling 1.5% lower on Friday.
What is Langya virus and what are its symptoms: Here's the full detail
Langya virus has affected at least 35 people in Henan and Shandong provinces of China. What is its origin? What are its symptoms? How to protect yourself from it? Know everything in detail.
 "What is Langya virus and what are its symptoms: Here's the full detail")
China consumer inflation in July reaches 2-year high as pork costs surge
The consumer price index in China rose 2.7% last month from a year earlier as pork prices surged 20.2%
 "China consumer inflation in July reaches 2-year high as pork costs surge")
Oil prices edge up as strong economic data feeds hopes for demand
Brent crude futures were up 93 cents, or 0.9%, at $95.85 a barrel by 11:20 a.m. ET (1520 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $89.68 a barrel, up 67 cents, or 0.8%.
China IPO market trounces the world with record $58 billion boom
Initial public offerings on mainland exchanges have climbed to $57.8 billion so far in 2022, the largest ever for such a period
 "China IPO market trounces the world with record $58 billion boom")
China trade surplus sets record at $101 bn as exports beat expectations
Coming amid waning global demand, this is the highest since 1987
 "China trade surplus sets record at $101 bn as exports beat expectations")
Alibaba lays off nearly 10,000 employees to cut expenses amid poor sales
According to South China Morning Post, more than 9,241 employees left Hangzhou-based Alibaba during the June quarter, as the company trimmed its overall headcount to 245,700.
 "Alibaba lays off nearly 10,000 employees to cut expenses amid poor sales")
China simulating attack on main island in drills over Pelosi trip: Taiwan
China is carrying out its most provocative military drills in decades in the wake of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan this week
 "China simulating attack on main island in drills over Pelosi trip: Taiwan")
Oil prices fall as China slowdown spurs concern over demand outlook
Weekend data indicated a surprise contraction in Chinese factory activity, highlighting the cost of Beijing's preference for mobility curbs to tackle Covid-19
 "Oil prices fall as China slowdown spurs concern over demand outlook")
China factory activity sees shock contraction on Covid-19 outbreaks
The official manufacturing purchasing managers index fell to 49 from 50.2 in June, the National Bureau of Statistics said Sunday
Post-pandemic surprises and where the Indian economy truly stands today
To avoid getting caught up in possible group-think, we need to question the assumptions. Remember that there have been only two five-year periods when India has recorded rapid growth, writes T N Ninan
China targets $148 bn in financing for cash-strapped developers: Report
China's property sector has been lurching from one crisis to another for the past year
China banks rush to raise debt as slowdown hikes potential bad loans
A record amount of fresh money has come from financial markets in China, with banks selling 29% more bonds in the first half of the year compared to last year
 "China banks rush to raise debt as slowdown hikes potential bad loans")