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Markets and FinancePlenum Notes
March 5, 2026

A Less Ambitious Year for GDP and Budget

China reduced its real GDP growth target to 4.5-5% this year.
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Plenum NotesU.S.-China
March 2, 2026

What the US Strikes in Iran Mean for China

The war in Iran has elevated oil prices and shipping costs and added risks to China’s oil supply.
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