Category Archives: China

IMF slams Greece, China’s economy grows – FT

Posted on July 15, 2015 by macromon

Daniel Garrahan provides Wednesday’s top stories from around the world, with the IMF threatening to walk away from the Greek bailout deal, China’s economy growing faster than expected and Twitter shares surging after a fake news story. ► FirstFT : … Continue reading →

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Commodity prices in 90 seconds – FT

Posted on July 13, 2015 by macromon

Global commodity prices have been affected by volatile Chinese equities. The FT’s Henry Sanderson explains why. ► FT Markets: http://bit.ly/1J5HNd3 (click here if video is not observable)

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What next for China’s equities? – FT

Posted on July 10, 2015 by macromon

After a volatile week for Chinese equities, with half of all listed companies suspended, huge support from Beijing has helped the market record its best two-day gain in seven years. FT markets editor Michael Mackenzie assesses what might happen next. … Continue reading →

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Bailing out of China | Short View – FT

Posted on July 8, 2015 by macromon

Despite attempts by China’s authorities to bolster the country’s stock markets, the selling persists. James Mackintosh, FT investment editor, examines the bursting bubble, the chance for a reprieve and how the liquidity problem has worsened. ► FT Markets: http://bit.ly/1J5HNd3 (click … Continue reading →

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China pumps up liquidity – FT

Posted on June 30, 2015 by macromon

Worries over China’s economy pushed shares into bear territory last week, prompting more liquidity from the People’s Bank and fresh market volatility. Diana Choyleva, chief economist at Lombard Street Research, explains to the FT’s John Authers why China is taking … Continue reading →

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China’s stock market in 60 seconds – FT

Posted on June 29, 2015 by macromon

The Shanghai stock market has fallen more than 20% in the past two weeks, despite a rate cut from the central bank. Many expect Beijing to step in again to halt the slide. The FT’s Josh Noble explains why. ► … Continue reading →

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A Recovery in China’s Housing Sector? – Stratfor

Posted on June 12, 2015 by macromon

Stratfor Economy Analyst Mark Fleming-Williams and East Asia Analyst John Minnich discuss how China’s economy continues to slow despite an uptick in housing markets in some cities. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com (click here if video is not observable)

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Chinese Authorities Unable to Convince MSCI – FT

Posted on June 10, 2015 by macromon

MSCI has announced it is not yet ready to add Chinese A-shares to its benchmark emerging markets index, although this remains on course for May 2017. John Authers gives an initial analysis. ► FT Global Economy: http://bit.ly/1J5mmqH (click here if … Continue reading →

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Cargill on China’s slowing economy – FT

Posted on April 24, 2015 by macromon

Neil Hume talks to David MacLennan, chief executive of Cargill, the world’s largest agriculture trader, about the faltering Chinese economy and possible opportunities in Iran and Cuba. For more video content from the Financial Times, visit http://www.FT.com/video (click here if … Continue reading →

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Shanghai’s unburst bubble – FT

Posted on April 21, 2015 by macromon

John Authers reports from New York on concerns that China’s stock market is a bubble that is about to burst and the growing belief that the dramatic fall in the oil price is over. For more video content from the … Continue reading →

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