US faces historic shake-up in 2024 presidential polls
What’s shaping up like a déjà vu moment quickly shifted into a history-making election season in the US.
Next Week in China: 14-18 October 2024
After returning from the week-long national holiday, next week marks a crucial period for China’s economy with over 10 key data points scheduled for release.
Podcast – Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 10 October 2024
This episode discusses the high volatility in the Chinese stock market over the past week, China’s tit-for-tat response to EU tariffs with its own “brandy tax,” the sustained contraction of the German economy, and positive spillovers from the US that... Read More →
Brazil’s quest for a balanced budget
Brazilian ministers are trying to steer the economy to a zero fiscal deficit position this 2024. However, the numbers show the opposite.
Next Week in China: 7-11 October 2024
Next week, there will be significant data releases that include seven economic reports from mainland China. The markets in mainland China will remain closed on Monday due to the National Day holiday and will reopen on Tuesday.
Podcast – Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 27 September 2024
This episode explores Japan’s way forward under a new prime minister, the future of the UK economy under the Labour Party’s leadership, the latest stimulus package from China’s central bank, and the global financial market outlook. “Sound Economies with... Read More →
Next Week in China: 30 September-4 October 2024
Next week is the National Day Golden Week holiday in China beginning Tuesday, 1 October to Monday, 7 October. The market will be closed throughout this period to celebrate the founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.
Next Week in China: 23-27 September 2024
Following the Mid-Autumn Festival, Mainland China has scheduled the release of only one statistical report for next week.
Next Week in China: 16-20 September 2024
Next week in September will be the Mid-Autumn Festival in China. Monday and Tuesday are public holidays, and the market will be closed. Therefore, only loan prime rates – which serve as the benchmark for pricing corporate and retail loans – are the only major economic data expected from mainland China.
Next Week in China: 9-13 September 2024
Next week will be a significant week for data releases, with over 10 economic reports scheduled. In particular, the August consumer and producer price indices – which are key measures of inflation – as well as credit-related data, deserve extra attention.