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China’s auto stocks rise unfazed by U.S. proposal to ban Chinese car parts

Rows of new energy vehicles are parked at Changan Automobile’s vehicle distribution center in Chongqing, China, on January 14, 2024.  Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Shares of Chinese automakers climbed Tuesday, shrugging off a U.S. government proposal to ban certain types of vehicles equipped with car parts from China and Russia, amid a broad rally after Beijing announced policy …

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PBOC presser; S&P new record; RBA rate decision

Buildings in Pudong’s Lujiazui Financial District in Shanghai, China, on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.  Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets climbed on Tuesday, led by Chinese stocks as Beijing announced a slew of policy easing measures in a rare briefing from central bank governor Pan Gongsheng. The PBOC will cut the reserve requirement ratio for banks by 50 …

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Woot is offering $50 off the Switch OLED just in time for the new Zelda

Nintendo could announce a new Nintendo Switch any day now, one that is expected to sport a larger, eight-inch screen and more horsepower. But for now, the Switch OLED offers the best-looking handheld experience in the existing lineup. Its seven-inch OLED display is more spacious and vibrant than the screen found on the standard Switch or Switch Lite, and it …

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