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China’s April Data Misses Across the Board

China's April data missed expectations across retail sales, industrial output and investment, with consumer spending at its weakest since late 2022, CNBC report

05/18/2026

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Oil Jumps as Trump Raises Pressure on Iran With Hormuz Still Blocked

Oil prices surged Monday after Trump warned Iran time was running out on peace talks, with the Strait of Hormuz still effectively closed to shipping.

05/18/2026

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South Korea Market Selloff

South Korea's Kospi volatility surged near record highs after foreign investors pulled $13.2 billion from Korean equities in a single week, triggering a brief t

05/18/2026

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Trump-Xi Summit Yields Soy and Rare Earth Deals but Leaves Key Details Disputed

The White House says China will buy $17B in U.S. farm goods and address rare earth shortages after Trump and Xi met in Beijing. China's readout differs on key p

05/18/2026

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China April Data Disappoints Across the Board

China's April retail sales, industrial output and fixed investment all missed forecasts, with consumption growing at its weakest pace since December 2022.

05/18/2026

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China’s April Data Disappoints Across the Board

China's April data missed on retail sales, industrial output and investment, with consumer spending at its weakest since December 2022, CNBC reported.

05/18/2026

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Oil Prices Surge as Trump Warns Iran Time Is Running Out

Oil prices jumped Monday after Trump warned Iran time is running out on peace negotiations, with Brent crude rising nearly 2% to above $111 a barrel.

05/18/2026

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Mizuho Shares Slide on Rakuten Bank Investment Uncertainty

Mizuho Financial Group shares dropped as much as 7.7% Monday after the Japanese lender said no final decision had been made on a reported Rakuten Bank investmen

05/18/2026

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South Korea Market Rout Deepens After $13 Billion Foreign Selloff

South Korea's Kospi fell as much as 4% Monday as foreign investors pulled $13.2 billion from Korean equities last week, pushing volatility near record levels.

05/18/2026

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China’s April Data Disappoints Across the Board

China's April retail sales grew just 0.2% year on year, the slowest pace since December 2022, as industrial output and investment also fell short of forecasts.

05/18/2026

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Why Amazon Has No Real Western Rivals in E-Commerce

Amazon controls 40% of US online retail and 30% in the UK. BBC Business examines why no Western rival has come close to matching its dominance.

05/18/2026

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Asia-Pacific Markets Drop as Trump’s Iran Threat Lifts Oil Above $110

Asia-Pacific stocks slid Monday after Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Iran, stoking oil supply fears and pushing Brent crude above $110 per barrel.

05/18/2026

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Oil Jumps on Trump Iran Warning

Oil prices surged Monday after Trump warned Iran the "Clock is Ticking," deepening fears of renewed conflict and further Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

05/18/2026

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UK Assets Hammered as Political Crisis Meets Global Inflation Shock

UK gilts, sterling and equities fell sharply as PM Keir Starmer faced a leadership challenge and rising oil prices stoked fresh inflation fears.

05/18/2026

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Why Amazon Has No Real Western Rivals in E-Commerce

Amazon controls 40% of US online retail and roughly 30% in the UK. Experts explain why no Western competitor has come close to matching its dominance.

05/18/2026