Social security benefits to increase by 2.8% in 2026. How much can one receive at most per month?
The US government has set the cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 at 2.8%. Starting from January next year, Social Security beneficiaries…
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Chocolate prices soar, Halloween consumers turn to cheaper candy.
On Halloween this year, the prices of chocolates in the United States have skyrocketed. From Snickers, Reese’s to Twix, these…
Dutch company ASML suspends supply to Chinese wafer fab, dispute escalates
According to the news on Friday (October 31), Dutch chip manufacturer Nexperia has temporarily suspended supplying wafers to its assembly…
US Housing Market Continues to Slump, Home Turnover Rate Hits Decades-Low
Data shows that the number of homes in the United States changing hands due to job transfers, retirement, or upgrading…
Mainland’s 41 A-share listed real estate companies report combined losses of 87.2 billion yuan in first three quarters
In recent news from mainland China, the ongoing substantial losses of real estate enterprises continue to persist. According to the…
US statistical software company SAS exits China, lays off 400 employees
US statistical analysis software company SAS Institute has reportedly exited the Chinese mainland market and laid off 400 local employees,…
Baijiu Price Slashed in Half in Four Years, Some Distributors to Lose Hundreds of Thousands this Year
China’s Economy Rapidly Declining, Consumer Spending Downgrade China’s leading liquor company, Kweichow Moutai, is experiencing a significant downturn in performance…
Ford Recalls 227,000 Vehicles in the US Due to Windshield Blockage Issues
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the United States announced on Thursday, October 30th, that Ford Motor Company…
BYD releases third quarter report, net profit drops 30% year-on-year
On October 31st, the Hang Seng Tech Index in Hong Kong opened low and continued to decline by over 2%…
Chinese manufacturing PMI in contraction territory for 7th consecutive month
In news dated October 31, 2025, China’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the manufacturing sector in October stood at 49.0%,…