Xi Jinping on China–U.S. Trade War: “Our Economy Is Like an Ocean”

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After his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that China’s economy is “like an ocean”—vast, resilient, and capable of withstanding any storm. This is part of the latest developments regarding the China–U.S. Trade War. His statement, reported by the state agency Xinhua, came amid renewed efforts to stabilize relations between … Read more

COMAC C919: China’s Passenger Jet Faces Trade War Turbulence

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China’s ambition to compete head-to-head with Boeing and Airbus through its first domestically developed passenger jet, the COMAC C919, is hitting fresh turbulence. Despite years of state support and engineering progress, the country’s flagship aviation program now faces major supply chain and political challenges that could slow its global rollout. A Promising Challenger to the … Read more

How Dividend Growth Investing Powers Long-Term Retirement Income

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Key Takeaways Dividend growth investing strategy is a long-term strategy that focuses on companies that have a history of increasing their dividend year over year. Investors monitor the dividend growth rate, payout ratio below 60%, and balance yield with earnings stability. Reinvested payouts can lift your yield on cost over 10 to 15 years and … Read more

Are ETFs safe for new investors?

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Key Takeaways ETFs are inherently safe as an investment because they diversify risk and are highly regulated. Safety varies by fund type, index method, and structure, with broad-market funds being less risky than leveraged or synthetic products. Expenses remain low due to slender expense ratios, and reporting brings transparency. Risks still include market swings, tracking … Read more

China’s new High-Speed Train CR450 Reaches Record 453 km/h

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China’s new high-speed train has once again set a global benchmark in rail technology. Its latest train, the CR450, achieved a record-breaking speed of 453 km/h during testing on the Shanghai–Chongqing–Chengdu high-speed line, according to Chinese state media. This milestone strengthens China’s leadership in high-speed transportation and sets the stage for even faster, more efficient … Read more

Sweden’s Digital Payments: Cashless Future and Cyber Risks

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Sweden is often praised as a leader in financial innovation. Sweden’s digital payments now account for 90% of all transactions, making it one of the most cashless societies in the world. Yet, experts warn this achievement comes with vulnerabilities. The more Sweden depends on digital payments, the more it risks disruption from cyberattacks and hybrid … Read more

Lessons from the longest bull markets in history

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Key Takeaways Among the longest bull markets in history are the 2009–2020 U.S. Rally, the 1987–2000 U.S. Expansion, and Japan’s 2012–2018 run. The 2009 cycle lasted around 131 months, with the S&P 500 increasing approximately 400 percent. The 1987 one ran 150 months, with returns of approximately 580 percent on the S&P 500. Japan’s Abenomics … Read more