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Japan’s manufacturing activity contracts in July due to uncertainties surrounding U.S. tariffs

S&P Global's PMI for manufacturing dropped to 48.8, marking a decline from June's 50.1 

South Korea’s GDP grows 0.6 percent in Q2 2025 driven by strong private consumption, exports

Private consumption increased 0.5 percent, supported by improving sentiment and a stock market rally

EU commits $3.3 billion for 94 transport projects to boost connectivity, market resilience

Investments aim to modernize railways, inland waterways, and maritime routes across the TEN-T network 

China’s consumer price index declines in May 2025 as export growth hits three-month low

CPI edged down 0.1 percent year on year, impacting economic outlook 

Strong Q1 growth reduces urgency for rate cuts in China

Benchmark loan rates unchanged as country faces trade challenges

China aims for 5 percent growth in 2025 amid challenges from Trump tariffs

The government plans to issue $179 billion in special treasury bonds this year to finance its stimulus effort

China’s lending to Africa rises for the first time in seven years in 2023, reaches $4.61 billion

Between 2000 to 2023, Chinese lenders provided 1,306 loans amounting to $182.28 billion to 49 African governments and 7 regional borrowers