China cuts interest rate to shore up slowing economy

China’s central bank trimmed a key interest rate Monday to shore up sagging economic growth at a politically sensitive time when President Xi Jinping is trying to extend his hold on power. The decision suggested Beijing is temporarily setting aside worries over high debt in order to head off a slump before Xi is expected … Read more

China cuts interest rate to shore up sagging economy

China’s central bank has trimmed a key interest rate to shore up sagging economic growth at a politically sensitive time when President Xi Jinping is believed to be trying to extend his hold on power China’s central bank has trimmed a key interest rate to shore up sagging economic growth at a politically sensitive time … Read more