French tycoon gains $17 billion from China’s economic stimulus push
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'Golden Week’ bookings show Chinese travel preferences are evolving
Outbound travel from China is set to receive a much-anticipated jolt as "Golden Week" bookings show changes in where and why Chinese people are traveling.
European shares close at record high; luxury giants rally on China stimulus
LONDON — European markets closed at a fresh record high Friday, as stocks tracked higher on news of China's stimulus blitz and investors assessed fresh inflation data.
French inflation cools more than expected in September as energy prices, transport costs decline
France's harmonized inflation rate fell sharply in September, preliminary data from the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee) showed Friday.
European stocks higher as mining stocks lead gains; French luxury giants LVMH and Kering up over 7%
LONDON — European stocks were higher Thursday, spurred on by overnight gains in Asia-Pacific markets.
Don’t let Putin make the Ukraine war rules
On September 22, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the US for a week of activities including a meeting with US President Joe Biden and Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Zelensky has said he will present his “plan for victory” in the Ukraine war.
China central bank cuts medium-term loan rate
China's central bank lowered the cost of its medium-term loans to banks on Wednesday in a move consistent with broad policy easing measures announced a day earlier to shore up a flailing economy.
New Caledonia marks anniversary of French colonization with tight security and simmering tensions
NOUMEA, New Caledonia (AP) — New Caledonia marked the anniversary on Tuesday of France’s takeover of the Pacific archipelago with tight security and simmering tensions between the pro-independence Indigenous Kanak people and the white settler communities loyal to Paris.