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Retreat in China Pork Prices Points to Weak Consumer Confidence

Chinese pork prices have been in retreat all year and look set to go even lower, with government efforts to cull the breeding herd and a seasonal demand boost not enough to arrest the slide.

Chinese pork prices have been in retreat all year and look set to go even lower, with government efforts to cull the breeding herd and a seasonal demand boost not enough to arrest the slide.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 4, 3:19 AM
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Malaysian Premier Anwar’s Former Aide Charged With Corruption

A Malaysian court charged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide on Thursday with accepting bribes to help several firms obtain mineral exploration licenses in the Borneo state of Sabah.

A Malaysian court charged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide on Thursday with accepting bribes to help several firms obtain mineral exploration licenses in the Borneo state of Sabah.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 4, 3:18 AM
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Putin to Meet Prabowo in Russia, Interfax Says

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Russia later this month, according to Interfax.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Russia later this month, according to Interfax.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 4, 3:02 AM
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PGIM's Peters on Fed Independence and Rate Cut Decisions

PGIM Co-CIO for Public and Private Fixed Income Greg Peters speaks to Bloomberg TV about the importance of Fed independence and how its decisions affect bond markets.

PGIM Co-CIO for Public and Private Fixed Income Greg Peters speaks to Bloomberg TV about the importance of Fed independence and how its decisions affect bond markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 4, 2:13 AM
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Macron and Xi Meet in Beijing to Discuss Trade Tensions, Taiwan

French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Thursday, where they were set to discuss a range of issues including economic ties, trade tensions, Taiwan and the war in Ukraine.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Thursday, where they were set to discuss a range of issues including economic ties, trade tensions, Taiwan and the war in Ukraine.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 4, 1:58 AM
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Macron, Xi Meet in Beijing for Talks on Trade and Taiwan

French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Thursday, where they would discuss a range of issues including economic ties, trade tensions, Taiwan and the war in Ukraine.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Thursday, where they would discuss a range of issues including economic ties, trade tensions, Taiwan and the war in Ukraine.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 4, 1:58 AM
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Macron Seeks Xi’s Support on Ukraine, Calls for China Investment

French President Emmanuel Macron sought Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s help in ending the war in Ukraine and urged Beijing to boost investment in France, as both sides look to rebalance their economic ties.

French President Emmanuel Macron sought Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s help in ending the war in Ukraine and urged Beijing to boost investment in France, as both sides look to rebalance their economic ties.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 4, 1:58 AM
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Macron Urges Xi to Boost Chinese Investment to Shrink Trade Gap

French President Emmanuel Macron pushed for more Chinese investment during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, as Paris looks to rebalance its economic ties with Beijing and narrow a persistent trade gap.

French President Emmanuel Macron pushed for more Chinese investment during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, as Paris looks to rebalance its economic ties with Beijing and narrow a persistent trade gap.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 4, 1:58 AM
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US to Increase H-1B Vetting Over Speech ‘Censorship’ Concerns

The Trump administration will increase vetting of applicants for H-1B visas, with a specific instruction to reject anyone who was involved in “censorship” of free speech.

The Trump administration will increase vetting of applicants for H-1B visas, with a specific instruction to reject anyone who was involved in “censorship” of free speech.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 4, 1:53 AM
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US to Boost H-1B Vetting Over Speech ‘Censorship’ Concerns

The Trump administration will increase vetting of applicants for H-1B visas, with specific direction to reject anyone involved in “censorship” of free speech.

The Trump administration will increase vetting of applicants for H-1B visas, with specific direction to reject anyone involved in “censorship” of free speech.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 4, 1:53 AM
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Takaichi Repeats 1972 Stance Respecting China’s View on Taiwan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reiterated the country’s long-held position that it understands and respects China’s view that Taiwan is an “inalienable part of its territory,” without specifically agreeing to the ‘One China’ principle.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reiterated the country’s long-held position that it understands and respects China’s view that Taiwan is an “inalienable part of its territory,” without specifically agreeing to the ‘One China’ principle.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 4, 1:51 AM
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China Rejects Japan PM’s Reaffirmation of Taiwan Stance

China continued to voice its frustration with Japan after new comments from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirming Tokyo’s long-held position that it understands and respects Beijing’s view on Taiwan.

China continued to voice its frustration with Japan after new comments from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirming Tokyo’s long-held position that it understands and respects Beijing’s view on Taiwan.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 4, 1:51 AM
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Ex-Oak View CEO Leiweke Pardoned by Trump in Bid-Rigging Case

President Donald Trump pardoned longtime sports and entertainment executive Tim Leiweke after he was criminally charged in July with bid-rigging related to the development of an arena at the University of Texas.

President Donald Trump pardoned longtime sports and entertainment executive Tim Leiweke after he was criminally charged in July with bid-rigging related to the development of an arena at the University of Texas.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 4, 1:33 AM
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Australian Yields Climb to Highest This Year on Rate-Hike Bets

Australia’s bond yields rose to the highest level this year amid growing speculation the central bank will switch back to raising interest rates to bring down inflation.

Australia’s bond yields rose to the highest level this year amid growing speculation the central bank will switch back to raising interest rates to bring down inflation.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 4, 1:20 AM
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Bets Surge for RBA Pivot to Rate Hikes on Strong Spending, Wages

Back-to-back strong wage and spending data from Australia have stoked speculation the central bank will switch back to raising interest rates to bring down inflation, sending bond yields to the highest level this year.

Back-to-back strong wage and spending data from Australia have stoked speculation the central bank will switch back to raising interest rates to bring down inflation, sending bond yields to the highest level this year.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 4, 1:20 AM