Hopes rise for Chinese property support ahead of Two Sessions meeting

Hopes rise for Chinese property support ahead of Two Sessions meeting

Real Estate Projects in Yantai, Shandong, China on January 5, 2026. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese policymakers may be finally warming to the idea of tackling the country’s worsening real estate slump, raising expectations that stronger support measures could be coming later this year. The Communist Party’s official journal Qiushi, which means “seeking truth,” kicked…

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China inflation hits fastest pace in nearly three years in December, as expected

China inflation hits fastest pace in nearly three years in December, as expected

HAIKOU, CHINA – JANUARY 01: Customers shop at CDF Haikou International Duty Free City on January 1, 2026 in Haikou, Hainan Province of China. Luo Yunfei | China News Service | Getty Images China’s consumer inflation accelerated in December to the fastest pace in nearly three years, while factory-gate deflation remained entrenched, signaling that underlying…

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India wants five big airlines — but even two are barely surviving

India wants five big airlines — but even two are barely surviving

‘This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse. Subscribe here. The big story Last month, Indian airports descended into chaos as hundreds of flights were cancelled by the country’s largest airline, Indigo, upending travel plans for thousands of passengers. Its closest…

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U.S. mulling investing in Greenland critical minerals mining: Amaroq CEO

U.S. mulling investing in Greenland critical minerals mining: Amaroq CEO

The U.S. government is considering investing in a company’s critical minerals mining projects in Greenland, its CEO has told CNBC, ahead of high-stakes talks between Washington and Danish officials over the island’s future. The projects are run by mining company Amaroq, which operates in South Greenland and is involved in extracting or exploring gold, copper,…

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Treasury Secretary Bessent says more Fed rate cuts are ‘only ingredient missing’ for stronger economy

Treasury Secretary Bessent says more Fed rate cuts are ‘only ingredient missing’ for stronger economy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference to unveil the official Trump Accounts website, at the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 17, 2025. Aaron Schwartz | Reuters Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday pressed the administration’s desire for lower interest rates, saying they are the key to future economic growth….

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