China Stock

Chinese Stock Market: A Casino in Disguise or a Hub of Economic Development?

The Chinese stock market, often likened to a casino, has been fraught with systemic issues since its establishment in the early 1990s. Economist Wu Jinglian famously remarked that, unlike in casinos where players must follow strict rules like not being...
China Economic Data

China on Brink of Recession: A Looming Economic Crisis with Global Consequences

For the first time since 2008, and excluding the Covid-19 pandemic, China stands on the precipice of a recession. New economic data reveals a troubling decline in manufacturing, which contracted for the fourth consecutive month. This significant slowdown in China’s...
China-ASEAN

China-ASEAN Drives Two-Decade Surge in Bilateral Trade, Paving Way for Deeper Economic Cooperation

China-ASEAN Expo has acted as a powerful catalyst for boosting trade and economic ties between China and the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). According to China's General Administration of Customs (GAC), bilateral trade between China...
Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and the European Commission Executive Vice President and Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and EC’s Valdis Dombrovskis Hold Constructive Talks Amid EU’s Anti-Subsidy Investigation on Chinese EVs

In a pivotal moment for international trade relations, Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and European Commission (EC) Executive Vice President and Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis held comprehensive discussions in Brussels on Thursday regarding the European Union’s ongoing anti-subsidy investigation...
China Economic Data

China’s Richest Person Amid Uncertain Private Sector Future

In a surprising turn of events, Pony Ma, co-founder of Tencent Holdings, has once again secured the title of China’s richest person, with a net worth now exceeding A$65 billion, placing him 27th globally according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires...
Chinese Yuan

Renminbi-Denominated Financial Assets Set to See Surge in Foreign Capital Inflows Amid China Interest Rate Cut Cycle

As the United States Federal Reserve enters its first interest rate cut cycle in over four years,  Renminbi-denominated financial assets are likely to attract a significant influx of foreign capital. This shift is expected to grant Chinese policymakers more flexibility...
Smartphone

Smartphone Season: What to Expect from the Latest Gadgets

It’s that time of year again – the annual frenzy of smartphone launches. Tech giants like Apple, Google, Samsung, and Huawei are pulling out all the stops to persuade consumers to upgrade to the latest handsets. With new features, stunning...
US-China, Economic

China’s Expanding Trade Surplus and US Trade Deficit: Global Imbalances and Macroeconomic Forces

China's trade surplus has widened significantly while the US trade deficit has grown at an accelerated pace. These developments have revived concerns about global trade imbalances, fueling debates around their causes and consequences. Central to this discussion is the idea...
US Dollars

US Federal Reserve’s Rate Cuts: A New Wave of Turmoil in Asia?

The US Federal Reserve has a mixed legacy in Asia, one characterized by periods of financial turmoil linked to its monetary policy decisions. With a history that stretches back to the mid-1990s, the actions of the US central bank have...
Asian Markets

Asian Markets Await Crucial Economic Data and Nvidia Earnings as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Solidify

As the end of August approaches, market participants are closely monitoring a series of economic indicators and corporate earnings reports that could provide crucial insights into the state of the U.S. economy and the global financial markets. While a Federal...
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