Economy

US Diesel Hits Record $6.06 a Gallon as Iran War Squeezes Supply

U.S. diesel prices reached a record $6.06 per gallon on September 11 as the Iran and Ukraine wars tightened fuel supply and raised transport costs.

China Tests Star-Based Navigation for Its 2030 Jupiter Mission

Chinese researchers tested stellar aberration navigation aboard the Tianhui-7 satellite in January, fixing its position to within 5km ahead of a 2030 Jupit

Hong Kong Cuts Subsidised Physiotherapy Places by a Third for 2027-28

Hong Kong's Education Bureau cut subsidised physiotherapy places by about a third for 2027-28 as graduates face a tightening job market

China Sets 2030 Target for Public Cultural Services in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a 15th Five-Year Plan for public cultural services, setting 2030 targets and 18 key engineering projects.

China Unveils Publishing Industry Plan for 2026–2030 With 33 Major Projects

China's National Press and Publication Administration has issued a publishing industry plan through 2030, listing eight priority areas and 33 major project

US Diesel Hits Record $6.06 a Gallon as Iran War Squeezes Supply

U.S. diesel prices reached a record $6.06 per gallon on September 11 as the Iran and Ukraine wars tightened fuel supply and raised transport costs.

US Home Sales Sink to 14-Month Low as Prices Keep Climbing

US existing-home sales fell in August to a 14-month low as mortgage rates and record prices deterred buyers, even with supply at a near-seven-year high.

China Injects $54 Billion Into State Banks and Insurers to Steady Growth

China will inject $54 billion into state banks and insurers, announced September 6, to steady growth and lift equity investment as the economy cools.

U.S. Adds 162,000 Jobs in August, Tripling Forecasts and Rattling Markets

The U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, far above forecasts, with unemployment steady at 4.1%. Markets fell as rate-hike expectations rose.

China Rejects G20 Trade-Imbalance Claims, Rules Out Yuan Devaluation

China rejected G20 criticism of its export-driven growth in Asheville, with the central bank denying it pursues surpluses or plans to weaken the yuan.

US Core Inflation Rises 3.3% in July, Clouding Fed’s Rate Path

US core PCE prices rose 3.3% annually in July, below forecasts but above the Fed's 2% target, clouding the outlook for September interest rate decisions.

Trump Lifts Tariffs on 300,000 Tonnes of Ground Beef for 90 Days

President Trump will allow tariff-free imports of up to 300,000 metric tonnes of ground beef for 90 days to ease U.S. prices amid a shrinking cattle herd.

Japan Exports Jump 23.2% in July, But Energy Costs Widen Trade Deficit

Japan's July exports jumped 23.2% on strong chip and auto shipments, but record imports and high energy costs extended its trade deficit for a third month.

US Mortgage Rates Ease to 6.65%, Still Above Last Year’s Levels

The 30-year fixed U.S. mortgage rate slipped to 6.65% this week, Freddie Mac said Thursday, but rates remain higher than a year ago, limiting buyers.

US Retail Sales Fall 0.6% in July as Tax-Refund Boost Fades

U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July, the biggest drop since May 2025, as tax-refund spending faded and shoppers cut back on electronics and online purchase

US Wholesale Prices Flatten in July as Gas and Food Costs Fall

U.S. wholesale prices were flat in July, below expectations, as gas and food costs fell and annual producer inflation slowed to 4.7%.

US Mortgage Rates Fall to 6.67%, First Drop in Six Weeks

The average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate fell to 6.67%, its first decline in six weeks, though borrowing costs remain higher than a year ago.

US Inflation Eases to 3.4% in July Despite Energy Price Shocks

US consumer inflation slowed to 3.4% in July 2026 despite energy price shocks, though costs for essentials remain elevated as the Fed weighs its next move.

Social Security COLA Could Reach 3.6% in 2027, Boosting Retiree Checks

A new estimate projects Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could reach 3.6% in 2027, a larger raise than the 2.8% increase set for next year.

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