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ECB’s Draghi warns of weaker growth ahead

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi acknowledged on Thursday that economic growth in the euro zone was likely to be weaker than earlier expected due to the fall-out from factors ranging from China’s slowdown to Brexit

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U.S. labor market remains strong, economy slowing

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits fell to more than a 49-year low last week, but the drop likely overstates the health of the labor market as claims for several states including California were estimated.

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China’s Xi Warns Party of ‘Serious Dangers’ as Risks Mount

President Xi Jinping stressed the need to maintain political stability in an unusual meeting of China’s top leaders — a fresh sign the ruling party is growing concerned about the social implications of the slowing economy.

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China’s Unlikely to Rebound From Its Slowdown Anytime Soon

China isn’t set to come to the rescue of a weakening world economy even amid signs policy makers are successfully cushioning some of its slowdown.

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China offers 6-year import boost in trade talks with US

China has offered a six-year boost in imports during its ongoing talks with the U.S., officials familiar with the matter told CNBC.

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U.S. manufacturing output posts biggest gain in 10 months

U.S. manufacturing output increased by the most in 10 months in December, boosted by a surge in the production of motor vehicles and a range of other goods, which could allay fears of a sharp slowdown in factory activity.

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China Presses on With Tax-Cut Strategy as Lending Stabilizes

China’s government is turning increasingly to tax cuts as the first line of defense against a slowing economy, as credit data released Tuesday showed some vindication of its gradual stimulus strategy.

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Goldman Outlines ‘Where to Invest Now’ in U.S. Equities

U.S. stocks could deliver big gains in 2019 if history is any guide, and some companies have more potential to outperform than others, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

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China’s Slumping Trade Adds Pressure for Settlement With Trump

China’s exports slumped in December as a rush of orders to beat expected tariffs showed signs of fading and as domestic buyers succumbed to a worsening economic outlook.

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Inside the Future Factory

Over the past 40 years, the fishing village of Shenzhen has been reborn as a futuristic metropolis bursting with factories.

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