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Banking, Economy

“Analysis-China can no longer ‘extend and pretend’ on municipal debt”

“China’s promised “basket of measures” to defuse local government debt risks is likely to include special bond issuance, debt swaps, loan rollovers, and something Beijing really loathes: dipping into the central budget. Local governments are fundamental to China’s economy, with… Continue Reading…

Energy

“The world’s energy system is ‘no longer fit for purpose,’ says energy council chief”

“The world’s energy system is no longer “fit for purpose,” according to World Energy Council CEO Angela Wilkinson, who alluded to lackluster momentum toward a planned green energy transition… The council’s most recent report forecasts that around half of the… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“Americans are keeping their cars longer amid sky-high prices, rising interest rates”

“…The average age of a light-duty vehicle on U.S. roads rose by more than three months — the highest year-over-year increase since the Great Recession in 2008-2009 — to 12.5 years as of Jan. 1, according to a new report… Continue Reading…

Economy

“China’s recovery is taking longer than expected, so Citi is pushing back its stock rebound forecasts”

“…Instead of June, Citi now expects it will now take until the end of September for the Hang Seng Index to reach 24,000, analysts said in a report Thursday. That’s about 18% above current levels. The Hang Seng Index closed… Continue Reading…

Business

“Apple is no longer the world’s most valuable company”

“Oil giant Saudi Aramco on Wednesday surpassed Apple as the world’s most valuable firm. Aramco’s market valuation was just under $2.43 trillion on Wednesday, according to FactSet, which converted its market cap to dollars. Apple, which fell more than 5% during trading… Continue Reading…