Are destructive and hostile us policies. Vladimir putin is in beijing for talks with xi jinping, during which they vowed to tighten military ties and deepen their economic partnership. Our china correspondent laura bicker reports. On the west he as a pariah but in china he is a key partner is a key partner as beijing seeks a key partner as beijing seeks a new world order. One not a key partner as beijing seeks a new world order. One not led by the united states. The red carpet was rolled out, complete with a red army welcome as they walked together in a show of defiance against western pressure. Mr perton needs china. It has become an economic lifeline for an isolated and heavily sanctioned writer. Putin. Translation china will always be a Good Neighbour and friend with russia. Mr neighbour and friend with russia. ~. , russia. Mr putin he would inform president russia. Mr putin he would inform president xi russia. Mr putin he would inform president xi on russia. Mr putin he would infor
Baseball caps tdow passed the threshold riding high from encouraging inflation reports that sent indexes to record closes. Are the good vibes making their way to main street . In a way, yes. Many people are exposed to the stock market through their retirement funds. Stock market gains like the ones we have seen this week, get real money for real people. Consumers are not feeling row a survey out showed that they are forried about the Economic Outlook than last month. Those feels are a boon for retailers like walmart that Beat Estimates in quarterly revenue. Shoppers are flocking as inflation takes a bite out of budgets. Shares hit a record close thursday. Now much of their gains are coming from high income shoppers, making up a greater portion of the companys business. Theyre still spending on big tickets like electronics, but low income shoppers are feeling more of the strain. Thats especially amid elevated housing and gas costs. How they feel about the economy is sure to be a central