Economy

“China’s new Covid lockdowns are another threat to the economy”

“…Lockdowns in China could further drive up container shipping costs, which remain extremely high, and scramble global supply chains that are still trying to sort through pandemic-related delays.”If there is a case found in the Yantian port [in Shenzhen], then… Continue Reading…

Business

“Evergrande default is highly likely, S&P says”

“BEIJING — Highly indebted property developer China Evergrande will likely default because the company has essentially lost its main business, S&P Global Ratings analysts said in a report Thursday. Evergrande was China’s second-largest developer by sales last year. Like many Chinese developers, the… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

“Fed says China’s real estate troubles could spill over to the U.S.”

“The U.S. Federal Reserve warned Monday of potential spillover from China’s real estate troubles to the U.S. financial system. Since this summer, highly indebted developer China Evergrande has rattled global investors as the company has attempted to avoid official default. Other Chinese developers have also struggled… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“Chinese Tech Stocks Are Tumbling Again…”

“It’s happened again. Chinese tech stocks are getting hammered after Beijing summoned a number of gaming companies, including Tencent and NetEase, over new rules on the sector. The companies were told to put an end to the “solitary focus of pursuing profit” and understand the… Continue Reading…

Business, Investing, Real Estate

“Soros says BlackRock’s China investments likely to lose money – WSJ”

“Billionaire investor George Soros said BlackRock Inc investing billions of dollars into China now is a “mistake” and will likely lose money for the asset manager’s clients, according to an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal. “Pouring billions of… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Former Cisco CEO says he is ‘not investing in China'”

“Former long-time Cisco CEO John Chambers has done business in China for decades, dealing with corporate leaders and government officials. The various dealings were always tough, acknowledges Chambers, but importantly there was a certain predictability to them and a focus on win-win… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Top U.S. Banks Push Billions into China Financial Market”

“EDITOR NOTE: Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Citigroup–three of America’s largest banks–have significantly increased their stake in China, as the top five US banks, adding Morgan Stanley and Bank of American to the list, hold a whopping $77.8 billion exposure… Continue Reading…

Economy

“China’s economy could double in size by 2035 — and surpass the U.S. along the way”

“China stands a good chance of doubling the size of its economy by 2035 — and surpassing the U.S. as the world’s largest economy along the way, said an economist from the Bank of America. As China seeks to become an advanced… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“5 Value Stocks To Watch In The Utilities Sector”

“A value stock is traditionally defined in terms of how investors in the marketplace are valuing that company’s future growth prospects. Low P/E multiples are good base indicators that the company is undervalued and can most likely be labeled as… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Ant Group to raise $34.5 billion, valuing it at over $313 billion, in biggest IPO of all time”

“Ant Group would raise $34.5 billion in its dual initial public offering after setting the price for its shares on Monday, making it the biggest listing of all time. The Chinese financial technology giant previously said it would split its stock… Continue Reading…