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China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), known as e-CNY, has expanded its pilot to 26 locations, a move that has been under way since 2019. This was revealed during a forum in Beijing, where the former governor of China’s central bank, Zhou Xiaochuan, detailed the evolution and potential future direction of the digital currency. Zhou

ISM Services PMI Reading Drops but the Outlook Remains Positive The services sector is the largest by far and contributes the most to total US GDP. As such, it provides a crucial signal of the overall health of the US economy. The PMI report aggregates opinions of the companies’ purchasing managers who often see shifts