The US economy slowed in the second quarter of 2026, while persistent inflation is complicating the Federal Reserve's policy outlook.

Finland-based satellite company ICEYE and telecommunications company Nokia announced a partnership on Thursday to develop secure, sovereign satellite communications systems for governments and defense customers.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 20.51 points, or 0.04 percent, to 50,926.56. The benchmark S&P 500 added 14.91 points, or 0.19 percent, to 7,666.45, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index gained 10.53 points, or 0.04 percent, to finish at 26,871.6.

Editor's note: Pang Chaoran is a research fellow at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, the Ministry of Commerce. This article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily those of CGTN. It has been translated from Chinese and edited for brevity and

Editor's note: Zhou Jianjun is an associate research fellow at the CEEC Economic and Trade Cooperation Institute, Ningbo University. This article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily those of CGTN. It has been translated from Chinese and edited for brevity and clarity.China unveiled

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