Iron ore

Iron Ore Prices Near $100 as China’s Economic Measures Disappoint Investors

Beijing’s Economic Revitalization Plans Fail to Bolster Iron Ore, Highlighting Weak Demand and Ample Supply Iron ore prices slid closer to $100 per ton, reflecting investor disappointment over China’s recent economic measures. Despite anticipation for stronger support, Beijing's latest debt-swap...
ASEAN

ASEAN’s Economic Interdependence and Security Imperatives Amidst Rising Global Tensions

As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region becomes increasingly intertwined with global value chains (GVCs), it faces heightened vulnerabilities amid rising global security concerns. With an economy deeply embedded in international trade, ASEAN is uniquely exposed to the...
China Economic

Foreign Investors Withdraw from China Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Slowdown

China’s economy, foreign companies pulled $8.1 billion from Chinese markets in the third quarter of 2023, a sign that investors remain cautious despite China’s recent stimulus measures. New data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) reveals a nearly...
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar

Myanmar Junta Chief Visits China: Strengthening Economic and Military Ties Amid Sanctions

Myanmar’s junta leader, General Min Aung Hlaing, arrived in China this Tuesday for a summit of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) — his first known visit to the country since orchestrating Myanmar’s military coup in February 2021. While the visit...
US Market

The Illusion of Growth: U.S. Economic Strength Masks Deep Inequalities as the Nation Heads to the Polls

As Americans prepare to cast their votes, the economy appears to be booming. With growth averaging nearly 3 percent for nine consecutive quarters, the United States is seeing substantial foreign capital inflows, helping push its share of the global stock...
chinese stocks

Chinese Earnings Rebound Masks Ongoing Struggles: Market Volatility and External Pressures Compound Economic Challenges

After a prolonged period of financial turbulence, corporate earnings in China showed a modest recovery in the third quarter of 2024. Profits of companies listed on China’s domestic stock markets increased by 3.7% year-on-year, reversing declines seen in the prior...
China Marriage Rate Continues to Decline

China’s Marriage Rate Continues to Decline in 2024, Reflecting Economic Worries and Changing Cultural Norms

As China continues to grapple with a shrinking population, new data from the Ministry of Civil Affairs reveals a significant decline in marriage registrations for the first nine months of 2024. Only 4.747 million couples registered their marriages nationwide during...
Kamala Harris-Donald Trump

2024 US Elections: East Asian Economic Response, Adjustments in Regional Trade

The election of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency in 2016 sent ripples through East Asia, prompting significant recalibration among economic policymakers on the region’s reliance on U.S. leadership in global trade. Today, the question is no longer just about...
Pakistan Central Bank

Pakistan Central Bank Likely to Cut Interest Rate Again Amid Economic Recovery Efforts

Pakistan’s central bank is poised to continue easing its monetary policy as it seeks to revive an economy that, until recently, grappled with the specter of default and one of the highest inflation rates in recent history. On Monday, the...
Electricity

China’s Electricity Demand Surges Amid Record Heatwaves and Economic Stimulus Efforts

China's electricity demand is projected to surge faster than previously anticipated in 2024, spurred by intense summer heatwaves and the economic stimulus initiatives designed to revitalize demand, according to the China Electricity Council’s (CEC) latest quarterly report. The council, which...
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