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Oil prices edge higher on hopes for more China stimulus

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China's Christmas Eve box office plunges to 13-year low

China's box office revenues for Christmas Eve dropped to a 13-year low, attributed to fewer blockbuster films and the rise of streaming services, amid a weak recovery post-pandemic.

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Chinese tricksters take cue from Squid Game to prey on the indebted

Fraudsters in China exploit the financially distressed with dubious isolation challenges and debt restructuring schemes, amid a slowing economy and recent regulatory warnings.

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China approves value-added tax law, taking effect in 2026

China's new VAT law, effective January 2026, consolidates previous tax regulations, maintaining exemptions for specific sectors and aiming to support the economy amid a tax revenue decline.

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China cenbank conducts medium-term loan operation, leaves rate unchanged

China's central bank issued 300 billion yuan in medium-term loans at a steady interest rate of 2.00% during a recent operation, with significant loans approaching expiration.

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China leaves rates unchanged, weak yuan limits easing

China maintains its benchmark lending rates amidst deflation and credit demand issues, hinting at upcoming monetary easing and loosening policies to stimulate economic growth.

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China keeps loan prime rate unchanged in Dec with fiscal stimulus in focus

The People's Bank of China kept the benchmark loan prime rate unchanged while planning increased fiscal spending to stimulate economic growth amid a weakening yuan.

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Morning Bid: Seeking respite from Fed; PBOC set to hold the line

Asian markets reflect on central bank activities as investors seek calm amid global selloff, with focus on Japan's inflation and China's interest rate decisions on Friday.

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Fed's hawkish tilt has emerging markets scurrying to save currencies

Central banks globally are intervening to stabilize their currencies amid rising U.S. rates, with emerging markets facing significant pressure from a hawkish Federal Reserve and Trump administration policies.

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China expected to leave lending benchmarks unchanged amid rate risks

China is expected to keep lending rates unchanged amid falling yields and a weakening yuan, but market anticipates future monetary easing per recent Politburo pledge.