China Cuts Interest Rates to Stimulate Slowing Economy
SHANGHAI — With its growth engine slowing, China said on Saturday that for the second time in three months it was reducing the nation’s benchmark interest rates. In an announcement…
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SHANGHAI — With its growth engine slowing, China said on Saturday that for the second time in three months it was reducing the nation’s benchmark interest rates. In an announcement…
BEIJING — China is cutting interest rates again in a new effort to shore up its anemic economic growth. – Go to Home Page »
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