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China’s Economic Expansion Moderates Amid Renewed Trade Frictions with United States

China’s economic growth decelerated to 4.8% in the third quarter of 2025, marking its slowest pace in a year. The moderation comes as trade tensions with the United States intensify following Beijing’s imposition of rare earth export controls.

Economic Growth Moderates in Third Quarter

China’s economic expansion slowed during the three months ending September 2025, with the world’s second-largest economy growing at its most modest rate in a year, according to official figures released Monday. The National Bureau of Statistics data indicates the economy grew by 4.8% compared to the same period in 2024, reflecting the impact of escalating trade tensions with the United States.

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French Capital Flight Intensifies as Political Uncertainty Drives Wealth to Offshore Havens

French entrepreneurs and affluent families are accelerating capital transfers to Luxembourg and Switzerland as political fragmentation continues. Wealth managers report unprecedented outflows following last year’s snap elections and ongoing budget disputes.

Political Turmoil Sparks Wealth Exodus

French entrepreneurs and wealthy families are reportedly moving record amounts of capital to Luxembourg-based annuities and Swiss financial havens as political instability persists in France. According to sources familiar with the matter, the outflow of personal investments accelerated significantly after President Emmanuel Macron called snap parliamentary elections last June, creating a fragmented National Assembly and successive fragile governments.