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Third world countries are not so third now, in last decade, emerging markets, led by China gained into prominence as a driver of global economy, contributing more than half of world's GDP and China in second place. In today's modern financial world, China can't just be ignored, however due to opaque nature of Chinese data and their secrecy, sighting true insight on the country remains a challenge. In this series, we at EconoTimes, take up the challenge to present our readers true, market moving insights.

China Crisis Series

Renminbi Series

Renminbi Series: Next phase in China crisis about to begin

Nov 30, 2016 08:42 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The biggest threat to theglobal economy is China, thesituation where could worsen with the return of inflation in the United States and other parts of the world. According to Morgan Stanley, the debt level in China rose to...

Worrisome Signs Series

China Crisis Series

Worrisome Signs Series: China’s trade balance

Nov 08, 2016 10:51 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Today, Chinese trade balance data got published and it was a relatively weak one. Weak enough to spark concerns with regard to not just the Chinese economy but global economy as well. Chinese trade balance came at...

China Crisis Series

China at risk of losing AA-status on uncontrolled credit growth, warns S&P

Oct 20, 2016 13:37 pm UTC| Commentary

US-based ratings agency, SP Global Ratings in a report released last week warned that China is at a risk of losing its AA-status if it doesnt rein in its debt-fueled economic growth. SPs has slashed Chinas outlook to...

China Crisis Series

IMF warns on dangerous pace of credit growth in China

Oct 05, 2016 15:34 pm UTC| Commentary

In an update to its World Economic Outlook on Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund warned that Chinas dependence on debt is growing at a dangerous pace and called for authorities to act to head off a brewing crisis in...

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China external debt posts first quarterly rise since Q2 2015, indicates easing capital outflows

Sep 28, 2016 07:00 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Chinas external debt posted the first quarterly rise during the second quarter of this year, since the same period a year ago, suggesting that the Chinese corporates have gone through the most painful period of external...

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Chart of the Day: China's shifting bubble

Aug 03, 2016 14:53 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

This nice chart from Tom Orlik, chief Asia economist, Bloomberg shows how the great ball of money is moving through Chinese assets. At first there was housing boom that shifted to stock, from there to bonds, then to...

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China’s industrial profits rise in June on support from government spending

Jul 27, 2016 05:21 am UTC| Commentary

Industrial profits in China rose at the fastest pace during the month of June, buoyed by strong support from government spending in the corporate sector though uneven growth and soft investment pose risks in the near...

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Economy

Hong Kong Economy Forecast to Grow 2.5%-3.5% in 2026, Budget Deficit Set to Narrow

Hong Kongs economy is projected to remain resilient in 2026, with growth expected between 2.5% and 3.5%, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chans annual budget speech. The forecast signals renewed momentum for the...

UBS Boosts Chinese Tech and AI Stocks for 2026 as Sector Eyes Strong Growth

UBS analysts are turning increasingly bullish on Chinese technology stocks, raising portfolio allocations after a recent sector pullback. The brokerage believes strong earnings, attractive valuations, and accelerating...

Australia Inflation Rises Above Forecast in January, Fueling Interest Rate Hike Concerns

Australias inflation rate came in stronger than expected in January, intensifying speculation that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) may consider another interest rate hike in the coming months. Fresh data released by...

Asian Markets Rally as AI Stocks Surge; Yen and BOJ Rate Outlook in Focus

Asian financial markets climbed on Wednesday, led by strong gains in Korean semiconductor stocks as investors doubled down on artificial intelligence (AI) plays. Growing optimism around AI-driven demand and a global memory...

Oil Prices Near Seven-Month Highs as U.S.-Iran Tensions Fuel Supply Concerns

Oil prices climbed close to seven-month highs on Wednesday as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions heightened fears of potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. Despite renewed diplomatic talks scheduled for Thursday in...

Politics

Trump Pushes Tech Giants to Build Power Plants to Offset AI Data Center Energy Costs

President Donald Trump announced during his State of the Union address that his administration is urging major technology companies to build and operate their own power plants to support energy-intensive data centers. The...

Trump State of the Union 2026: Economy, Inflation, and Midterm Election Stakes

President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, positioning the speech as a defining moment ahead of the November midterm elections. With all 435 House seats and...

Irish Council Approves Trump Doonbeg Ballroom Plan with Snail Protection Conditions

Clare County Council has approved plans by the Trump family to construct a new ballroom at Trump International Golf Links Hotel in Doonbeg, located on Irelands west coast. The decision allows the development to move...

Claudia Sheinbaum Considers Legal Action Against Elon Musk Over Cartel Allegations

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is considering legal action against tech billionaire Elon Musk after he alleged on X that she was connected to drug cartels. The controversy erupted after Mexican security forces...

Bipartisan Senate Resolution Backs Ukraine Ahead of Trump’s State of the Union Address

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a resolution on Tuesday reaffirming strong American support for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russias ongoing invasion. The measure was led by Democratic...

Science

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Technology

Anthropic Resists Pentagon Pressure Over Military AI Restrictions

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is standing firm on its military AI usage restrictions despite mounting pressure from the U.S. Department of Defense, according to a source familiar with the discussions. The...

Hyundai Motor Plans Multibillion-Dollar Investment in Robotics, AI and Hydrogen in South Korea

Hyundai Motor is reportedly preparing a multibillion-dollar investment in South Koreas Saemangeum west coast zone, targeting robotics, artificial intelligence, a large-scale data centre, and hydrogen infrastructure....

Meta Encryption Plan Sparks Child Safety Concerns Amid New Mexico Lawsuit

Meta executives moved forward with plans to implement end-to-end encryption across Facebook Messenger and Instagram Direct despite internal warnings that the change could significantly reduce the companys ability to detect...

Apple to Begin Mac Mini Production in Texas Amid $600 Billion U.S. Investment Plan

Apple is set to shift part of its Mac Mini production to the United States, marking a significant expansion of its domestic manufacturing footprint. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the tech giant will...

Nvidia Earnings Preview: AI Chip Demand, Data Center Growth and Blackwell Shipments in Focus

Nvidia is poised to report another quarter of strong growth, with Wall Street anticipating upbeat guidance driven by accelerating demand for AI infrastructure, rising shipments of next-generation Blackwell chips, and...