Has the adjustment time for China’s economy arrived?
The adjustment is serious and is a reaction to the eruption of China’s triple bubble: credit, real estate and stock markets.
World economy
What will lower oil prices mean for US economy?
LONDON | UBS | Lower oil prices are evaluated as essentially “a wash” for the US economy.
More bad news for China
Flash manufacturing PMI for August and IMF decision bring more negative news for China.
Timing for Fed rate hike lift-off still uncertain
FOMC members need more evidence that inflation is moving toward their goal and the improvement in the labour market is sufficient and sustainable.
Japan GDP shrinks casting doubt on ‘Abenomics’ again
Japan’s economy contracts in Q2, as exports and consumer spending shrink.
China reads emails of top U.S. officials
LETTER FROM ASIA-PACIFIC | As China’s ruling party eagerly awaits the next season of House of Cards, it looks like they’re entertaining themselves by reading the private Gmails of top Obama administration officials.
Stocks should react overall positively to Fed rate hike
An upcoming Fed interest rate hike now seems to be one of markets’ main focal points and concerns.
Oil demand in 2015 to grow at fastest pace in 5 years
Global oil demand in 2015 is set to grow at the fastest pace in 5 years, underpinned by the economic recovery and low oil prices.
China’s National Liquor Now Comes Laced with Viagra
LETTER FROM ASIA-PACIFIC | The Chinese hard spirit baijiu is known for its fiery taste, but some makers have added an extra kick in the form of powdered Viagra, according to the government’s food safety bureau.
China move on yuan could fuel exchange rate volatility
China’s move to weaken its currency by a record 1.9% comes in the wake of poor trade data