Business
October 30, 2024
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US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending

WASHINGTON: The US economy grew at a healthy 2.8% annual rate from July through September, with consumers helping drive growth despite the weight of still-high interest rates. Wednesday’s report from the Commerce Department said the gross domestic product – the economy’s total output of goods and services – did slow slightly from its 3% growth […]

Business
October 20, 2024
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Chinese food delivery industry faces downturn, workers' earnings drop by 1,000 yuan

China’s food delivery industry is experiencing a downturn after significant growth during the Covid-19 pandemic. Delivery workers‘ earnings have dropped by nearly 1,000 yuan ($140) per month compared to five years ago, according to a report from the China New Employment Research Center.The $200 billion food delivery sector, the largest in the world by revenue […]