2 charts show China's shortfall in buying U.S. goods under the 'phase one' trade deal
Between January and November, China bought $82 billion of U.S. goods — just over half of the targeted $159 billion for the whole of 2020, said PIIE.
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Alibaba shares fall after reports of anti-monopoly probe by China
The news comes on the heels of an increasing and largely unexpected push by Chinese authorities to rein in their biggest tech firms through regulatory action.
Alibaba shares in Hong Kong plunge 8% on probe fears; Asia-Pacific stocks mostly higher
Shares of Chinese tech giant Alibaba were in the spotlight following reports that Chinese regulators will probe the firm for suspected monopolistic behavior.
Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo updates the public as state rolls out Covid vaccines
"Of course a shutdown in January is possible," Cuomo said last week. "But there's a big but," he said, spelling the word out one letter at a time "B-U-T."
Asia-Pacific stocks higher; Trump calls U.S. Covid-19 relief package unsuitable
A new Covid strain in the U.K. has been weighing on investor sentiment globally in recent days.
Researcher says Tesla stock is too expensive and in bubble territory following Apple car report
Tesla stock is too expensive and in bubble territory, according to Vitali Kalesnik, head of research in Europe at Research Affiliates.
Watch live: Dr. Fauci, Azar receive Moderna's Covid vaccine as rollout begins
Dr. Anthony Fauci has long said he will publicly take the vaccine as soon as it's available to him to encourage Americans to get the vaccine.
Asia-Pacific stocks fall as new coronavirus strain in U.K. weighs on investor sentiment; oil prices drop
The discovery of an infectious new Covid strain in the U.K. has prompted tighter lockdowns and travel restrictions across Europe.
Farmers’ protest could set back India’s economic recovery from Covid, says minister
Thousands of Indian farmers have protested for weeks against three agricultural reforms that they said would lower crop prices and hurt their earnings.
Bitcoin's gains don't seem 'so wild' compared to stocks like Tesla, crypto strategist says
Tesla's shares have soared more than 676% so far in 2020. Meanwhile, bitcoin has risen about 220% as of midnight EST Tuesday, according to Coin Metrics.
Asia-Pacific stocks mixed; Hong Kong-listed shares of Chinese chipmaker SMIC drop more than 3%
The coronavirus situation in parts of North Asia such as Japan and South Korea remains severe could have weighed on investor sentiment.
The foundation of China's economic recovery is 'not yet solid,' leaders say at planning meeting
President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang and other leaders gathered for the Central Economic Work Conference from Dec. 16 to 18 in Beijing.
Watch live: New York Gov. Cuomo briefs the press on Covid pandemic as state distributes vaccines
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is scheduled to hold a press briefing Friday on the coronavirus pandemic.
LG is launching a robot that disinfects surfaces amid the coronavirus pandemic
The South Korean firm says it wants to introduce the tech to the U.S. early next year.
Nikkei 225 dips as investors react to Bank of Japan rate decision in a mixed Asia-Pacific session
The Bank of Japan on Friday announced a six month extension in the duration of its special program aimed at easing corporate financing pressures.
Biden's pick for top U.S. trade official will continue tough line on China, says ex-Trump official
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden named Katherine Tai as his choice for the U.S. trade representative — a critical position that will negotiate trade with China.
Asia-Pacific stocks edge higher as U.S. Fed commits to continuing to support the economy
Australia's unemployment rate in November was at 6.8%, according to seasonally adjusted estimates released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday.
Covid vaccines will bring recovery in 2021 — but it won't be 'business as usual,' says Singapore minister
Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore's foreign minister, said technology such as artificial intelligence and robotics will alter jobs and economies globally.
Watch live: New York Gov. Cuomo holds a press briefing as state starts distributing Covid vaccine
The first round of vaccinations come as New York responds to a surge in Covid-19 cases matching levels last reported in the spring.
Asia-Pacific stocks higher following overnight bounce on Wall Street; SMIC shares in Hong Kong sink
Hong Kong-listed shares of China's largest chipmaker SMIC plunged 4.94% on Wednesday. The company's Shanghai-listed shares fell about 5.5%.
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