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...
Asian Stock

Asian Stocks Mixed as Investors Brace for Tech Earnings and Economic Data

In volatile trading on Tuesday, Asian stocks presented a mixed picture, reflecting investors' heightened anticipation of major tech earnings reports from Wall Street. This week's lineup, including results from Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, has markets on edge. Meanwhile,...
Asian Financial Markets

Asian Markets Rise as U.S. Election and Economic Data Loom

Asian markets experienced gains as global investors brace for a crucial week marked by key U.S. economic data releases and the approaching U.S. presidential election. Equities climbed in major markets, including Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Australia, while Chinese markets showed...
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