Venezuela Joins Argentina & Russia, Bends Over For China by Bianca Fernet • Jan 8, 2015 • 4 Comments The reward for China is long-term access to cheap commodities.
What Macau Just Said About China’s Economy by Wolf Richter • Jan 3, 2015 • 6 Comments The worst plunge in its history after years of phenomenal growth.
Global Monetary Power Shifts from Dollar, China Stakes Claim, Rescues Currencies of Argentina and Russia by Bianca Fernet • Dec 24, 2014 • 7 Comments Further dislodging the dollar from its dominance. At a price, for Argentina and Russia.
China’s Central Bank Makes Even the Heroic Fed Look Like a Bunch of Amateurs by Wolf Richter • Nov 18, 2014 • 6 Comments The incredibly ballooning balance sheet that no one can match (in one chart).
What the Heck is the Deal in Macau? by Wolf Richter • Nov 5, 2014 • 9 Comments Once soaring revenues in the world’s largest gambling hub are plunging faster than during the financial crisis. This indicator of the Chinese economy is flashing red.
What Unilever just Said About Consumers Around the World: “It’s Really Tough out There” by Wolf Richter • Oct 24, 2014 • 9 Comments Instead of a global recovery, a sudden, broad slowdown – with a plunge in China.
Hidden Agenda Behind Free Trade Deals: “Everyone but China” by Don Quijones • Oct 14, 2014 • 1 Comment These new trade pacts contain little related to trade. So what are they really about?
Why China’s Insatiable Appetite For Coal Has Likely Peaked by Oilprice.com • Sep 15, 2014 • 3 Comments The slowing economy is only part of the reason.
Fracking in China Collides with “Extremely High” Water Stress by Oilprice.com • Sep 4, 2014 • 2 Comments China’s vast shale gas reserves may never get developed because of one major obstacle: water.
The Sky Is Falling on Chinese Corporations by Wolf Richter • Sep 2, 2014 • 5 Comments In China’s debt-fired economy, lenders are going to take the heat.
