Sep 8, 2023

President Xi skips G20, China broadens iPhone ban

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Plus, service sector businesses are displaying cautious optimism about the economy.

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China expands iPhone ban to all government employees

by Nova Safo

The Chinese government has extended its ban on using iPhones at work, which could be causing Apple stock to drop.

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China's President Xi is set to miss the G20 summit

by David Brancaccio , Jennifer Pak , Alex Schroeder and Ariana Rosas

Sep 8, 2023

It would be the first time since 2008 that a Chinese president sits out the meeting of the world's major economies.

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Service-sector businesses feel upbeat about "business conditions"

by Justin Ho

Sep 8, 2023

A survey from the Institute for Supply Management found that a majority of service-sector businesses feel positive about business conditions and the overall economy.

Service sector businesses, which include restaurants, hair salons, marketing agencies and more, are overall feeling positive about the economy, thanks to strong customer demand.

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Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

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