A cargo ship loaded with foreign trade containers sails towards the open sea in Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao, Shandong, China, on April 13, 2026. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images China's export growth slowed in March as manufacturers grappled with surging commodity and energy costs due to the Middle East conflict disrupting supplies, while imports logged the strongest growth in more than four years. Ex...
A cargo ship loaded with foreign trade containers sails towards the open sea in Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao, Shandong, China, on April 13, 2026. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images China's export growth slowed in March as manufacturers grappled with surging commodity and energy costs due to the Middle East conflict disrupting supplies, while imports logged the strongest growth in more than four years. Exports grew at their slowest pace in six months at 2.5% in U.S. dollar terms last month from a year earlier, Chinese customs data showed Wednesday, missing Reuters-polled analysts' median estimate for a 8.6% growth, and weakening from the combined 21.8% surge in the first two months of the year. Imports surged 27.8% in March from a year ago, marking the strongest growth since November 2021, sharply beating expectations for a 11.2% growth, and quickening from 19.8% in the prior two months. China releases combined trade data for January and February due to fluctuations around the Lunar New Year, the country's biggest holiday, which follows the agrarian calendar. The world's second-largest economy has remained reliant on trade for its growth despite rising tensions with the U.S. and higher tariffs. Net exports accounted for about a third of China's economy last year. While Beijing's strategic oil stockpiles, a diversified energy mix , and tight price controls have cushioned the blow from surging oil prices, the export-reliant economy remains vulnerable to a global economic downturn resulting from a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In a press briefing on Tuesday, Wang Jun, China's customs vice minister, said that global oil prices have experienced "fierce fluctuation," creating a "complex and severe" trade environment. Read more China news Behind China's 'active efforts' for an Iran ceasefire: Business trumps politics Alibaba launches data center with 10,000 of its own chips as China ramps up AI push 'The thaw is real': Indian delegation visits China to talk EVs and mo...
Chinese stocks are poised to gain 10% by year-end as Beijing’s supportive policies drive growth and valuations remain discounted, according to London-based asset manager Eurizon SLJ Capital.
Chinese stocks are poised to gain 10% by year-end as Beijing’s supportive policies drive growth and valuations remain discounted, according to London-based asset manager Eurizon SLJ Capital.
Micron Technology is back in the spotlight after a fresh analyst update lifted its fair value estimate from US$425.13 to US$526.48, a move that points to a meaningfully higher intrinsic value framework. A wave of recent research, centered on HBM, DRAM and NAND pricing, has pushed many firms to revisit their models, even as some voices warn that current conditions may already be baking in a lot of ...
Micron Technology is back in the spotlight after a fresh analyst update lifted its fair value estimate from US$425.13 to US$526.48, a move that points to a meaningfully higher intrinsic value framework. A wave of recent research, centered on HBM, DRAM and NAND pricing, has pushed many firms to revisit their models, even as some voices warn that current conditions may already be baking in a lot of optimism. As you read on, you will see how to follow this evolving narrative and what it could...
Super Micro Computer (NasdaqGS:SMCI) has introduced a new line of compact systems built on AMD EPYC 4005 processors. The platforms target AI inferencing and general workloads at the edge in settings such as retail, healthcare, and branch offices. The new offering expands on Super Micro's recent Gold Series launch and supports GPU acceleration, advanced security, and energy efficient operation. For...
Super Micro Computer (NasdaqGS:SMCI) has introduced a new line of compact systems built on AMD EPYC 4005 processors. The platforms target AI inferencing and general workloads at the edge in settings such as retail, healthcare, and branch offices. The new offering expands on Super Micro's recent Gold Series launch and supports GPU acceleration, advanced security, and energy efficient operation. For investors tracking NasdaqGS:SMCI, this product update comes with the shares at $25.97, after a...
With the U.S. defense budget topping $1 trillion in fiscal year 2026—and a 2027 target of $1.5 trillion on the table—Silicon Valley firms, both public and private, are positioned to make further inroads in a sector still dominated by legacy prime contractors. To be sure, four primes—Boeing ...
With the U.S. defense budget topping $1 trillion in fiscal year 2026—and a 2027 target of $1.5 trillion on the table—Silicon Valley firms, both public and private, are positioned to make further inroads in a sector still dominated by legacy prime contractors. To be sure, four primes—Boeing ...