China bought roughly two-thirds of the US soybeans it had pledged to purchase by the end of 2025, according to trade and agriculture data. The buying helped sustain exports but did not fully meet earlier expectations set during trade discussions.

Purchases increased toward the end of the year as Chinese importers took advantage of competitive prices and supply availability. However, the overall volume still fell short of initial targets, raising questions among US producers about longer-term demand reliability.

Analysts say China has continued to diversify its soybean sourcing strategy, balancing purchases from the United States with supplies from other exporters. This approach ...

Bank of America Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan said that the U.S. trade war appears to be de‑escalating, with average tariffs settling around roughly 15% for many countries after a period of uncertainty for businesses. He noted that while tariffs still remain higher for some trading partners, the shift from initial tariff shocks to a more predictable rate structure could ease pressures on planning and investment. Moynihan outlined these views during an interview aired on CBS News’ Face the Nation, where he also underscored that China and North American trade agreements remain distinct areas of focus.

Moynihan expressed concern about ...

China’s currency has shown renewed strength in recent sessions, with the yuan appreciating against the US dollar and hitting its strongest official fixing in more than a year.

Market participants say the gains reflect improving confidence in China’s economic outlook, alongside steady policy signals from authorities aimed at maintaining currency stability. Offshore trading has also indicated growing momentum, with the yuan breaking through key technical levels.

Analysts expect the currency to remain broadly stable in 2026, with some forecasting modest appreciation if economic growth firms and capital flows stabilise. China’s central bank has continued to guide the currency through daily reference rates, ...

The United States economy recorded steady growth in the third quarter, driven largely by resilient consumer spending and improved business investment, according to updated economic data released this week.

Gross domestic product expanded faster than earlier estimates, reflecting stronger household consumption and increased government spending. Economists said easing inflation pressures helped sustain demand, even as borrowing costs remained elevated.

Trade policy remained a key factor in the economic outlook, with renewed attention on tariff measures proposed by former president Donald Trump as part of his broader economic agenda. Analysts noted that while tariffs are intended to protect domestic industries, they could also ...

China has announced provisional import duties on certain dairy products from the European Union, following the conclusion of a domestic investigation into pricing practices and market impact.

The measures include tariffs of up to 43% on selected European dairy goods and are intended to safeguard China’s agricultural sector from what authorities describe as unfair competition. Officials said the investigation found evidence that low-priced imports had put sustained pressure on domestic dairy producers.

Chinese authorities emphasised that the action is consistent with international trade rules and reflects China’s right to defend its industries through lawful trade remedies. The duties are provisional and will ...