China’s economic slowdown deepens in October as housing slump worsens and investments shrink more than expected

CHENGDU, CHINA – OCTOBER 18: People walk past the Louis Vuitton store at Taikoo Li, a high-end shopping area that combines traditional Sichuan-style architecture with modern luxury retail, on October 18, 2025, in Chengdu, China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images China’s slowdown worsened in October, dragged by soft consumer demand and…

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Trump moves controversial nominee Ingrassia to GSA post

Less than a month after withdrawing his nomination to head the Office of Special Counsel over racist comments, President Trump has appointed Paul Ingrassia to be Deputy General Counsel at the General Services Administration (GSA). “Paul Ingrassia is a great help to GSA and will successfully execute President Trump’s America First policies,” a… Source link

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Nikkei 225, Kospi, Nifty 50, China retail sales

Tourists visit the Nanjing Road Scenic Area in Shanghai, China, on October 20, 2025. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets slid Friday, tracking losses on Wall Street, as technology stocks continued to come under pressure and Fed rate-cut doubts swirled. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index lost 1.85%, while the Topix slid 1.03%. Tech…

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