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Third world countries are not so third now, in last decade, emerging markets, led by China gained into prominence as a driver of global economy, contributing more than half of world's GDP and China in second place. In today's modern financial world, China can't just be ignored, however due to opaque nature of Chinese data and their secrecy, sighting true insight on the country remains a challenge. In this series, we at EconoTimes, take up the challenge to present our readers true, market moving insights.

China Crisis Series

Can China’s stimulus blitz fix its flagging economy?

Oct 08, 2024 16:46 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Pan Gongsheng, the governor of Chinas central bank, announced a raft of measures on September 24 aimed at boosting the countrys flagging economy. The move, which came a week before the 75th anniversary of communist party...

China Crisis Series

UBS, 중국 시장 어려움으로 지멘스 헬시니어스 전망 하향 조정

Sep 26, 2024 22:59 pm UTC| Economy

지멘스 헬시니어스(Siemens Healthineers AG, 프랑크푸르트 증권거래소: SHLG)에 대한 UBS의 투자의견이 매수에서 중립으로 하향 조정됐다. 이는 회사의 중기 성장 전망에 대한 우려를 반영한 것이다. 이러한 하향 조정은 지멘스...

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중국 경기부양책 수요 영향 주목하며 유가 하락

Sep 26, 2024 22:33 pm UTC| Economy

로이터 통신에 따르면, 수요일 유가가 1% 이상 하락하였다. 이는 투자자들이 중국의 최신 경기부양책이 세계 최대 원유 수입국인 중국의 경제를 부양하고 연료 수요를 촉진할 수 있을지 재평가한 결과이다. 다만, 미국의 원유 및 연료...

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유럽 기업들, 중국 개혁 약속 회의적... 투자 관심 감소

Sep 13, 2024 02:00 am UTC| Business

유럽연합상공회의소 보고서에 따르면 중국 내 유럽 기업들은 정부가 오래전부터 약속한 경제 개혁을 이행할 수 있다는 자신감을 잃고 있다. 이익률 감소와 투자 축소로 인해 기업들은 중국 시장에서의 운영을 재평가하고 있다. 9월 11일...

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BYD와 지리, 중국 자동차 시장 급성장 주도… 국영 업체들 고전

Sep 10, 2024 14:13 pm UTC| Business

BYD와 지리가 2023년 상반기에 전기차 강세와 전략적 가격 인하를 통해 상당한 수익 성장을 보고했다. 반면, 상하이자동차(SAIC Motor)와 광저우자동차(GAC) 등 국영 자동차 제조업체들은 경쟁이 심화되면서 수익이 감소했다. BYD와...

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중국의 석유 수요 상황은?

Sep 06, 2024 07:38 am UTC| Economy

외신보도에 따르면, 오랜 기간 글로벌 석유 수요를 주도해 온 중국이 최근 몇십 년 사이 가장 급격한 석유 소비 둔화를 겪고 있다. 번스타인(Bernstein) 애널리스트들은 목요일 메모에서 중국의 석유 수요는 최근 15년 동안(코로나19...

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China’s new world order: looking for clues from Xi’s recent meetings with foreign leaders

Apr 22, 2024 03:31 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

There is broad consensus that Chinese foreign policy has become more assertive and more centralised in the decade since Xi Jinping has ascended to the top of Chinas leadership. This has also meant that Chinese foreign...

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Economy

Oil Prices Surge Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Supply Disruption Fears

Global oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday as escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran fueled concerns about further supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude oil prices surged by as...

Asian Stocks Slip as Oil Prices Surge and Fed Signals Inflation Risks

Asian stock markets declined on Thursday as investors reacted to a sharp rise in oil prices, mixed corporate earnings, and a cautious outlook from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The combination of geopolitical tensions, energy...

Dollar Holds Near Two-Week High as Fed Hawkish Shift Lifts Yields, Yen Near Intervention Zone

The U.S. dollar remained close to its strongest level in more than two weeks on Thursday, supported by a hawkish shift from Federal Reserve policymakers that pushed Treasury yields to a one-month high. Currency markets are...

US Stock Futures Mixed as Fed Holds Rates, Oil Prices Surge, and Big Tech Earnings Drive Market Moves

U.S. stock index futures traded mixed on Wednesday evening as investors reacted to the Federal Reserves latest policy decision, rising oil prices, and a fresh round of earnings from major technology companies. Market...

China Factory Activity Extends Growth in April Despite Global Pressures

Chinas manufacturing sector continued to expand for a second consecutive month in April, signaling resilience in the worlds second-largest economy despite ongoing global uncertainties. According to official data from the...

Politics

Russian Drone Strikes Hit Odesa Again, Injuring Civilians and Damaging Infrastructure

Russian drone attacks targeted the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight, marking the second assault this week and leaving at least 18 people injured, according to local officials. The latest strike adds to the...

US House Advances $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Budget Plan

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a three-year budget framework that could unlock an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement, marking a significant step in shaping future border security policies....

Trump to Receive Briefing on Potential U.S. Military Action Against Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to receive a high-level security briefing on Thursday regarding new military options targeting Iran, according to a report by Axios citing unnamed sources. The briefing will be led...

Taiwan Independence Explained: History, Status, and Rising China Tensions

Taiwan independence remains a highly debated issue in global politics, especially as tensions between China and the United States continue to shape international relations. The topic is expected to feature prominently in...

Taiwan Activates Backup Communications After Undersea Cable Break on Dongyin Island

Taiwan has activated emergency backup communications for Dongyin, its northernmost and strategically important island, after an undersea cable was damaged due to shifting shipwreck debris caused by severe weather. The...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

Meta Raises 2026 Capex Outlook Amid AI Spending Surge, Shares Drop After Earnings

Meta Platforms has increased its full-year capital expenditure guidance for 2026, signaling continued aggressive investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure despite rising costs and market concerns. The company...

Amazon Stock Dips Despite Record Earnings as AI Infrastructure Spending Surges

Amazon (AMZN) shares slipped 2.6% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, even after the company delivered record-breaking quarterly earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations. The decline reflects investor concerns over...

Alphabet Earnings Surge on AI Growth, Cloud Revenue, and Strong Search Performance

Alphabet Inc. delivered an impressive first-quarter performance, surpassing Wall Street expectations with strong growth driven by its Cloud division and core Search business. The tech giant reported adjusted earnings per...

Qualcomm Stock Surges Despite Weak Guidance After Q2 2026 Earnings Beat

Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) shares climbed sharply on Wednesday, closing up 9% after a volatile trading session triggered by its fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings report and softer-than-expected forward guidance. The...

Microsoft Azure Growth Forecast Beats Expectations Amid Rising AI Competition

Microsoft has projected stronger-than-expected growth for its Azure cloud business, signaling continued momentum in the competitive cloud computing and artificial intelligence market. The company announced it expects Azure...