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Euro zone inflation falls to 3-year low of 2.2%, backing September rate cut case

Euro zone inflation dropped to a three-year low of 2.2% in August, flash figures from statistics agency Eurostat showed Friday,…

The Fed’s preferred inflation indicator is out Friday. Here’s what to expect

Federal Reserve officials will get the latest look at their favorite inflation indicator Friday, a data snapshot that could influence…

Dollar General shares crater 25% as retailer cuts outlook, blaming ‘financially constrained’ customers

Dollar General shares tumbled Thursday after the discount retailer slashed its sales and profit guidance for the full year, suggesting…

‘Vigorous give and take’: U.S. security advisor discusses economic curbs in rare trip to China

BEIJING — U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan said he raised concerns about the country’s focus on economic security in…

China’s electric car race is becoming more about chip prowess as companies focus on tech

BEIJING — Chinese electric car companies that are already engaged in an intense price war are turning up the heat…

Biden and Xi to speak after rare U.S. security advisor trip to China

BEIJING — U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to speak over the phone in “coming…