Banking in China's Shadows
By its very definition, shadow banking is obscure, shrouded in secrecy, and difficult to discern. It is even harder…
India: Praise From The US And IMF Despite Lowered Expectations
The United States and the IMF are applauding India’s recent reforms, just as India itself is revising its growth…
China: Doubts And Opportunity Following Bernanke’s Announcement
Just as China barged rudely in on the race for the White House, the actions of the US Federal…
The Euro And The Generational Conflict
As an old saying goes, “Fate is not without a sense of irony.” The same is true for our single…
China’s Government Is Still On A Spending Spree
After stressing the necessity for political reforms in China, Prime Minister Wen Jiabao is now calling for stable and…
Italy And France, Rivals At The Chinese Grocery Store
China is now the biggest grocery market in the world. According to a report released by the authoritative UK-based…
To Contain Inflation
People’s Bank of China’s decision to raise by 50 basic points the banking system’s reserve is an attempt to…
The Automobile Market in China
Alberto Pagliarini China overcame the United States as the world’s largest automobile market in 2009. According to China Association of…
No Rain no Grain
Without rains harvest is threatened; expected grain shortage alters food prices, both domestically and internationally; inflation grows accordingly; discontent…
China And USA: Who Traps Who?
A harsh editorial by Xin Hua was the answer to the USA’s downgrading by Standard&Poors. The news agency was…