Articles in this Cluster
20-01-2026
China achieved its 2025 GDP growth target of 5% despite a declining population and weak investment, largely due to a record trade surplus of almost $1.2 trillion. This surplus was unexpected given the ongoing tariff war with the United States. The article highlights the surprising stability of China's economy amidst global chaos and discusses the factors contributing to its growth.
Entities: China, America, United States, GDP, tariff war • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
20-01-2026
The article discusses Donald Trump's crusade against high interest rates, likening him to historical figures like King Hammurabi and Oliver Cromwell who also opposed usury. Trump has been pressuring the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates and is now targeting supposed usurers in the private sector. The article explores the potential consequences of Trump's actions, including the possibility of an escalating trade war and the impact on the bond market.
Entities: Donald Trump, King Hammurabi, Oliver Cromwell, Federal Reserve, Wall Street • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
20-01-2026
The Economist's finance and economics section features various articles discussing global economic issues, trade wars, and central banking. Key topics include Donald Trump's trade policies, the impact of tariffs on Europe, China's GDP growth, and the role of politics in central banking. Other articles examine the economics of regime change, the bond market, and the potential for a stock market bubble due to passive investment. The overall tone is analytical and critical, with a neutral to slightly negative sentiment. The primary intent is to inform and analyze economic issues for a specialized audience.
Entities: Donald Trump, Europe, China, America, Venezuela • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
20-01-2026
The article discusses the recent confrontation between the Federal Reserve and the Trump administration. The Department of Justice served subpoenas to the Federal Reserve regarding a probe into the cost of renovating the central bank's headquarters. In response, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell defended the bank's independence, stating that the probe was a result of the Fed setting policy based on sound economics rather than following the president's preferences. The article highlights the Fed's unusual decision to speak out against the administration's attack, marking a significant development in the ongoing tension between the two entities.
Entities: Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve, Donald Trump, Department of Justice, United States • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-01-2026
The article discusses why America's bond market remains resilient despite concerns over the country's growing debt and potential political interference with the Federal Reserve. It highlights that two factors typically terrify bondholders - uncontrolled debt and central bank capture for political expediency - but notes that despite appearances, the US bond market continues to perform well. The article touches upon the political climate under figures like Donald Trump and the reactions of key figures such as Jerome Powell to political pressures.
Entities: America, Federal Reserve, Donald Trump, Jerome Powell, Wall Street • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
20-01-2026
A professor at Peking University suggests that China's sluggish consumer spending is partly due to a 'luxury-phobia' among the Chinese public, where people feel stigmatized for buying luxury goods. The government has implemented austerity measures and cracked down on extravagant spending, leading to a decrease in consumption. The professor argues that attitudes need to change, and the pursuit of luxury goods should be seen as a sign of social progress.
Entities: China, Peking University, Su Jian, Chinese government, South China Morning Post • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
