China: Consumption growth outlook – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered’s report, authored by Carol Liao, Senior Economist and Moriarty Lam, Research Analyst, highlights that China’s household consumption is likely underestimated due to unaccounted government transfers and strong RMB purchasing power. While boosting domestic demand is essential, it may not provide a quick fix for external imbalances and deflation.Continue Reading

Owners of buzzy LA restaurant used millions in investor cash to fly in OnlyFans models, splurge on lavish lifestyle: suit

Three shady businessmen used investor money to fly in OnlyFans models to spice up restaurant openings along with other splurges on luxury cars and homes, according to a recent lawsuit. The three men — Tosh Berman, Michael Tanha and Mahdiar Karamooz — own Casa Madera in West Hollywood, which pridesContinue Reading

Devastated Savannah Guthrie, siblings plead for mom’s safe return in emotional video to purported captor: ‘We’re ready to talk’

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, Annie and Camron, are begging for their mother Nancy’s safe return after her mysterious disappearance. “Bring her home,” the journalist captioned her Instagram post on Wednesday night. “We want to thank all of you for the prayers for our beloved mom, Nancy. We feel themContinue Reading

Trump calls on Republicans to ‘nationalize’ future elections

Trump calls on Republicans to ‘nationalize’ future elections  CNNTrump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections  The New York TimesPartial government shutdown to continue until at least Tuesday – live updates | CNN Politics  CNNTrump wants to ‘nationalize the voting,’ seeking to grab states’ power  The Washington PostTrump suggests GOP should ‘takeContinue Reading

Training partner predicts the ‘most dangerous Tom Aspinall you’ve ever seen’ when champion returns

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will return from his eye injury as the most dangerous version of himself, according to training partner Modestas Bukauskas, despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding the champion’s recovery timeline. Aspinall sustained the injury during his first undisputed title defence against Ciryl Gane in October, when an accidentalContinue Reading