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China central bank's record $83 billion injection heightens worries over ailing economy January 16, 2019
China's central bank injected a record $83 billion into the country's financial system on Wednesday, seeking to avoid a cash crunch that would put further pressure on the weakening economy.
China must prepare for economic difficulties in 2019: premier January 16, 2019
China must prepare for difficulties this year as the economy faces increasing pressure, state radio on Wednesday quoted Premier Li Keqiang as saying.
China posts scant rise in outbound investment in 2018 amid outflow curbs January 16, 2019
China's overseas investment rose only marginally in 2018 as the yuan weakened and regulators cracked down on deals that were suspected to be skirting controls on moving money out of the country.
Shutdown bites economy, U.S. Coast Guard, as talks to end impasse stall January 16, 2019
The U.S. economy is taking a larger-than-expected hit from the partial government shutdown, White House estimates showed on Tuesday, as contractors and even the Coast Guard go without pay and talks to end the impasse seemed stalled.