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Japan Stock Futures Rise as China Comments Spark Global Rebound

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Japanese and Australian stock futures rose as global share markets rebounded from the worst week since September after China pledged to bolster economic growth while German and French officials said they will work to keep Greece in the euro. (read on…) Related items China’s Stocks Fall as U.S. Jobs Data Boost Concern Global Growth...

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China's Alarming Risk Of Financial Instability

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In my debate with Andrew Batson in The Guardian in March, I noted that:     There really are two related but distinct things people have in mind when they talk about a ?hard landing? for China. The first is a rapid deceleration of GDP growth ? below, say, 7%. The second is some kind...

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China In Transition

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In an April 5th interview on China National Radio, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said that China?s four main banks are too big to lend and are a monopoly that must be broken up so that smaller private firms can get access to loans. He went on to say that the current banking environment in...

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China: Soft vs. Hard Landing

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If 'soft' means in quick sand and mud, then China bulls may be correct. (read on…) Related items Will China's 'Paper Tiger' Banks Bring On A Hard Landing China risks hard landing as global woes spread China Economy: Hard Landing, Bumpy Landing, Soft Landing, And What Landing China economy resilient, no hard landing in...

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Analysis: China eschews fiscal fanfare for supportive spending

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China's focus on fine-tuning monetary and fiscal policies to fight the risk of a sudden economic slide worries investors pricing in a sixth successive quarter of slowing growth with no obvious sign of … (read on…) Related items China's Alarming Risk Of Financial Instability Analysis: China's secret — it owes Americans nearly $1 trillion...

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