In November China's economy showed clear signs of strain as investment, consumption, and industrial output all weakened more than anticipated. 

"I think the most worrying thing is fixed asset investment actually, which has now declined for the 3rd month in a row," Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis told Andrew Dickens

"We've never seen that before."

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In November China's economy showed clear signs of strain as investment, consumption, and industrial output all weakened more than anticipated.&nbsp;
"I think the most worrying thing is fixed asset investment actually, which has now declined for the 3rd month in a row," Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis told Andrew Dickens
"We've never seen that before."
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Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent says China's economy shows signs of strain

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King Charles and Queen Camilla spent the day with the Trumps at the White House, beginning their four-day US state visit.

The royal visit follows the weekend shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner - with a gunman charging a security checkpoint outside the Washington Hilton.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says the royals will be walking a 'diplomatic tightrope', given the tensions between the US and UK amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla spent the day with the Trumps at the White House, beginning their four-day US state visit.
The royal visit follows the weekend shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner - with a gunman charging a security checkpoint outside the Washington Hilton.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says the royals will be walking a 'diplomatic tightrope', given the tensions between the US and UK amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on King Charles and Queen Camilla beginning their visit with Donald Trump

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While most of the world will hold interest rates and wait out the energy shock, Australia and New Zealand are set to lift their rates up.

Both nations are looking to bring down inflation, and the ongoing fuel crisis is set to pose additional economic risks. 

HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham explained why this is the case.

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While most of the world will hold interest rates and wait out the energy shock, Australia and New Zealand are set to lift their rates up.
Both nations are looking to bring down inflation, and the ongoing fuel crisis is set to pose additional economic risks.&nbsp;
HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham explained why this is the case.
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Paul Bloxham: HSBC Chief Economist on Australia and New Zealand looking to lift rates amid ongoing fuel crisis

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New Zealand and India have signed a landmark FTA - which is set to slash tariffs on Kiwi exports to India.

The agreement will now be examined by Parliament’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee before legislation is introduced to bring it into force. 

The Country's Jamie Mackay explains how Kiwi farmers will benefit from this arrangement.

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New Zealand and India have signed a landmark FTA - which is set to slash tariffs on Kiwi exports to India.
The agreement will now be examined by Parliament’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee before legislation is introduced to bring it into force.&nbsp;
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains how Kiwi farmers will benefit from this arrangement.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the India FTA means for Kiwi farmers

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Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent says China's economy shows signs of strain

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