BEIJING (Reuters) -China's exports grew at their fastest pace in five months in June, as factories revved up after the lifting of strict COVID lockdowns, but a slowdown in imports and a darkening global backdrop pointed to a bumpy road ahead for the domestic economy.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Reuters) -The U.S. economy is slowing as consumers are buffeted by inflation and pandemic-driven demand for goods returns to more normal levels, Richmond Federal Reserve president Thomas Barkin said on Tuesday.

The wealth management arm of Swiss bank Pictet Group is buying Chinese equities again more than 18 months after it shunned the asset class, joining other foreign investors dipping back in as they bet on improving economic prospects and less regulatory intervention.

SEOUL (Reuters) -Hyundai Motor said on Tuesday it has reached a tentative wage deal with its South Korean labour union, potentially avoiding a strike and production losses at its biggest manufacturing base.

China's exports grew at their fastest pace in five months in June, exceeding analysts' expectations and adding to evidence that the world's second-biggest economy is slowly recovering from the damage of pandemic restrictions.

Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding on Tuesday unveiled a new electric pickup truck, targeting growing demand from city residents as coronavirus curbs fuel an interest in outdoor activities like camping.