US energy exporters might benefit from higher global oil prices, but American consumers do not and they, along the rest of the world, are paying. Source: responsiblestatecraft.org

The global tech powerhouse attracts more workers and has higher birth and lower mortality rates than the national average. Source: scmp.com

China let the interest rate on a one-year policy loan to banks decline to a record low, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign Beijing is stepping up efforts to support an economy that’s losing momentum. Source: bloomberg.com

China and Pakistan ​have reached a ‌new broad consensus on deepening their ​strategic partnership, ​according to a joint ⁠statement issued ​by the countries ​at the end of Prime Minister Shehbaz ​Shari’s visit ​to Beijing. Source: reuters.com

The National Rally’s rivals are exploiting the ideological schism between pro-business Jordan Bardella and the more populist Marine Le Pen. Source: politico.eu

Economy sluggish despite being largest beneficiary of pandemic-era grants and low-interest loans Source: ft.com