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The Fed has announced an interest-rate cut for the first time in four years – what effect will it have on consumers?

At Weihenstephan, non-alcoholic wheat beer and lager now make up 10% of the volume. The increase over the last few years mirrors the statistics for the rest of Germany's beer industry.

The ban, which will take effect on Jan. 1, is based on health and environmental grounds and is a groundbreaking move for European Union nations.

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Beijing has boosted imports to help subsidise demand, but local protectionism continues to challenge global fisheries supplies

Shanghai-based EV maker Nio trimmed losses in the second quarter while vehicle margin swelled.

The U.K. has lowered taxes on draft beers in pubs, in what it's calling its biggest shakeup to alcohol tax in a century. But taxes on other alcoholic beverages are rising, so not everyone is cheering.

A strong dollar helped drive an uptick in U.S. imports last year, while export growth remained modest.

China has announced a basket of measures including tariffs, export restrictions and sanctions on US companies.

Growth forecasts likely to be downgraded, with rate-setting committee tipped to cut lending rate from 4.75% to 4.5%

Aside from Tesla, no other major manufacturer will meet the state’s 35% threshold for zero-emission vehicles in the 2026 model year, a trade group leader says.

Brazilian president Lula’s proposals have the backing of the World Bank. Now we need action

The government might be celebrating falling inflation, but higher prices for goods and services are here to stay

Flight between Zhongshan and megacity of Shenzhen takes around 45 minutes and costs 40 yuan (US$5.60) per order, according to UAV-maker Phoenix Wings, which is backed by Chinese logistics giant SF Express.

Innovation is increasingly coming under the spotlight amid Beijing’s push for tech self-reliance, but criticisms persist that quantity is being emphasised over quality in the pursuit of patents.

Gold markets in China have been inundated with a throng of new buyers, looking to put their money into a commodity which has skyrocketed in value as other investments have lost their lustre.

Promising to reform the planning system, boost investment and improve skills is all very well, but the detail is missing, says Guardian economics editor Larry Elliott

Customs data for January and February shows how anti-subsidy probes and trade restrictions are taking a toll on new-energy sector, putting EV producers at risk of being squeezed out of the market.

China’s Longi looks to slash costs as renewable energy sector faces tough headwinds from inflation

Rates to stay at 25-year high of 5.25% to 5.5% as central bank says ‘inflation has eased over the past year but remains elevated’

Three California women are suing Starbucks, alleging it unfairly charges more to those who request nondairy milks in their drinks because they can't safely consume dairy.

China is at risk of missing its climate targets and suffering major economic losses unless it takes decisive actions to put a halt to runaway coal power plant expansion and reform outdated power grid management, says Centre for Research on Energy and C...

Analysts and shipping executives say they expect costs to fall later this year as companies receive vessels they ordered two to three years ago.

Taiwan has endured a long history of colonization. As a trip to the culinary center of Tainan reveals, those outside forces have helped create a cuisine that is distinctly Taiwanese.

The brokerage said that over the next four years, India's gross domestic product (GDP), the standard measure of the value added created through the production of goods and services, is likely to overtake that of Japan and Germany and touch US$5 trillion.

Turkey's central bank held its key interest rate on Thursday, despite soaring inflation, after eight consecutive months of hikes.

While growth has slowed, the labor force defied fears of a downturn amid highest inflation levels in a generation

Alaska Airlines is inspecting all of its Boeing 737 Max 9 planes. United Airlines will also ground some of its jets. Meanwhile, Southwest and American said they do not carry the affected model.

Under the new rules taking effect in three years, labels will also have to warn drinkers of the risks to pregnancy, the beverage's calorie content and the number of grams of alcohol it contains.

The U.K. has lowered taxes on draft beers in pubs, in what it's calling its biggest shakeup to alcohol tax in a century. But taxes on other alcoholic beverages are rising, so not everyone is cheering.

Though Johnson promised ‘no non-tariff barriers’, firms say they are struggling under ‘compliance burden’ of customs and safety checks

Houthi militants have stepped up their involvement in the Israel-Gaza war, meaning ships face an extra 10 days at sea if they divert via the Cape of Good Hope instead of the more direct route through the Suez Canal.

UK ministers had hoped to agree ‘foundational trade partnership’ before both countries head to polls

Editorial: Plans to reintroduce the straitjacket of fiscal rules, at a time when the union faces exceptional challenges, are a mistake

Europe’s carbon border tax is shifting the burden to poorer nations while the West’s redrawing of supply chains is preventing China from cheaply and efficiently supplying the global green transition.

The latest trends suggest that the government could comfortably surpass the targeted Rs 33 lakh crore, reaching upwards of Rs 34.5 lakh crore in gross taxes for the fiscal year, , tax revenue, GST Tax

Seven new dry ports that Mongolia is building will help expedite the flow of goods, including critical coal headed for not only China, but also Europe.

Commission moves to delay 10% sales charge after intense lobbying by EU and UK carmakers

All you need to know about the European Commission’s new proposal to delay its 10% charge on EVs

Environmental requirements for textile exports to the European Union could open up new business opportunities for East Asian manufacturers.

As inflation slows, prices for some physical goods are falling outright, which could lift consumers’ spirits.

Madhur Boloor, who oversees carbon neutral strategy for the Toyota Research Institute, reveals three predictions for what may lie ahead for electric vehicles.

The State Council, China’s cabinet, has urged Shanghai to further simplify customs procedures and liberalise financial markets to spur cross-border cargo and capital flows in the Lingang free-trade zone.

The National Labor Relations Board says the locations were closed because of union organizing, violating federal law.

Money markets now anticipate Bank of England could cut interest rates five times next year, to 4%, after Fed signals it will cut interest rates in 2024

The Federal Reserve’s report was a mixed picture, with slowing inflation that still exceeded the central bank’s target of 2%

China’s consumer price index (CPI) fell by 0.5 per cent from a year earlier in November, while the producer price index (PPI) fell for the 14th month in a row.

UK in bottom half of income table across 38 rich nations as US and Italy see growth but Canada, France and Germany decline

Widespread protest over Jokowi’s decision to cut fuel subsidies show that Indonesians are unwilling to part with protectionist policies.

The move was first announced last year by Health Canada and is aimed at helping people quit the habit. The regulations take effect Aug. 1 and will be phased in.