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Business
Gold Surge and a Weakened Dollar: Markets Riposte as Trump Pressures Powell
Gold jumped past $5,200 per ounce as the U.S. dollar tumbled to near four-year lows amid falling consumer confidence and heightened political pressure on the Federal Reserve. President Trump’s public attacks on Chair Jerome Powell and the disclosure of a federal inquiry into Powell’s conduct have compounded market concerns about the independence of U.S. monetary policy.
SoBiz2026年1月28日 07:50
#gold#U.S. dollar#Federal Reserve
Business
China’s Consumer Recovery Remains Tepid in 2025 — Auto Weakness Caps Growth While E‑commerce Fuels Gains
China’s retail sales expanded modestly in 2025, with full‑year growth of 3.7% and December up 0.9%. A weak auto market held back headline figures even as e‑commerce — particularly online groceries — and convenience formats drove better performance.
NeMo2026年1月19日 03:00
#China#retail sales#consumption