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NATO holds its most important summit in generations

NATO holds its most important summit in generations

Jacinda Ardern becomes the first NZ prime minister to attend a NATO summit, this week in Madrid. The meeting marks a crucial moment in the alliance's approach to both Russia and China, says The Economist.

The Economist 27 Jun 2022
China reviving from lockdown slump
Bloomberg

China reviving from lockdown slump

Relaxation of covid restrictions helped revive China's economy in June, but the housing sector remains sluggish, metal prices are down and consumers are wary about venturing out to shop.

Bloomberg 27 Jun 2022
How attractively are shares now priced?

How attractively are shares now priced?

What a key valuation measure says about buying the dip.

The Economist 26 Jun 2022
Xi spruiks heady growth targets
Bloomberg

Xi spruiks heady growth targets

While the Chinese president's growth targets may not be believed, there are signs the tech sector crackdown in China may be over.

Bloomberg 24 Jun 2022