Mixed news on China’s stimulus

And regional banks as a Trump trade

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

China’s investors are counting on fiscal stimulus

Recent market rally will peter out without decisive policy action to boost the economy

World - Financial Times - October 16

How big is ‘big enough’ for China’s stimulus?

Some estimates and theories

World - Financial Times - October 16

China Isn't Planning a 'Bazooka' Stimulus---at Least Not This Year

Hopes that China is awaiting the results of the U.S. election to unveil a huge stimulus package are unikely to be fulfilled, though a smaller package is expected soon.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

China approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy

China has announced a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of debt in the latest push to rev up growth in the world's second largest economy

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Market responds negatively to latest China stimulus moves

Futures on Hong Kong-listed stocks slumped on Friday after the country unveiled its stimulus program.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Oil ends down on the day, up for the week on conflicting supply-demand prospects

Oil futures finished lower on Friday, with China’s latest round of stimulus measures failing to lift expectations for energy demand in the face of President-elect Donald Trump’s support for more ...

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Why Xi Jinping changed his mind on China’s fiscal stimulus

After resisting calls to intervene, Beijing has made a sudden U-turn. But will the package be enough to get the economy back on track?

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts

Falling sales for luxury, beauty and beer companies fuel doubts about Beijing’s attempts to boost confidence

Business - Financial Times - October 31

China’s lawmakers gather to approve long-awaited fiscal stimulus

Local governments have been weighed down by trillions of dollars of debt

World - Financial Times - November 4

Trump win and threat of more tariffs raises expectations for more China stimulus

Donald Trump's presidential win has raised the bar for Beijing's fiscal stimulus plans, expected Friday.

Business - CNBC - November 7

BHP chief sees signs of recovery in China after September stimulus

Mike Henry says ‘green shoots’ in property, where miner’s iron ore and copper fuel construction

World - Financial Times - November 7

China announces $1.4 trillion package over five years to tackle local governments' 'hidden' debt

Authorities in Beijing have ramped up stimulus announcements since late September in an effort to bolster its flagging economy.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

China Moves to Ease Debt Concerns---but Again Holds Off on Stimulus Measures

Investors’ hopes for large-scale support for the economy were dashed after an anticipatory stock-market surge in recent weeks.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Hong Kong stocks fall as China’s stimulus package disappoints

Hang Seng index down 1.5% after Beijing unveils $1.4tn plan to restructure local government debt but no consumer support

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

U.S. oil benchmark settles below $70 a barrel on China stimulus disappointment

Oil futures settled at their lowest in nearly two weeks Monday following disappointing economic data from China, the world’s largest crude importer, and expectations for higher U.S. production once ...

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

China's Top Oil Companies Turn in Mixed Results Amid Weak Demand

State-controlled producer PetroChina posted lower profit and revenue, rounding out mixed results for the country’s big three oil companies.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

World's most indebted oil firm is headache for new Mexico leader

Claudia Sheinbaum inherits a buoyant manufacturing sector, but also a troubled state-owned oil firm.

ETFs that buy Chinese stocks struggle lately amid ‘lost faith’ in China stimulus

Chinese stocks are under pressure lately, with declines this month eroding gains from the massive rally sparked by China’s stimulus announcement in September.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

China posts slowest economic growth in 18 months as optimism fades over stimulus

Blistering sharemarket rally of recent weeks recedes as expectations cool towards long-awaited ‘bazooka stimulus’ for ailing property sector. China posted its slowest growth in a year and a half on ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

China needs stimulus with 'beautiful deleveraging' to avoid debt crisis, says Ray Dalio

China must employ a “beautiful deleveraging” in addition to its recent stimulus measures in order to avoid debt crisis, says Ray Dalio.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Oil scores back-to-back gains, but ‘bearish landscape’ remains

Oil futures scored a second straight session of gains on Tuesday to claw back some of steep losses suffered last week, with prices supported by some upbeat prospects for Chinese demand and ongoing ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

China gears up for a big week as markets await U.S. elections and stimulus details

The size of China's highly anticipated stimulus plans will likely depend on the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, analysts say.

Business - CNBC - November 3

S&P 500 looks solid here — but the VIX is sending mixed signals

S&P 500 looks solid, and charts are positive for Amphenol, APA, wheat and Walgreens.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Young designers push for new emojis with Black, mixed-race hairstyles

A community-based group of young designers in London has big plans to expand the world of emojis, to reflect their own styles, and to quash "texturism."

Relief mixed with sadness as New Zealand bids farewell to ‘hated’ giant hand sculpture Quasi

Wellington gallery says Ronnie van Hout’s Quasi statue ‘was hated by the people but turned out to be a great tragic-romantic hero’. It heads to Australia next. A giant sculpture of a hand with a ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Sony Reveals New PS5 Sales Figures, Says A Mix Of Single-Player And Live-Service Games Are Coming

Sony just revealed new sales numbers for PS5, and set expectations on what kinds of games will be coming in the future for the console.. In a new financial report from Sony , the company said it ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

Views of China hit new low: Survey

Americans have a deteriorating view of China and its relations with the U.S., according to a Thursday report published by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Participants ranked the country 26 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

China's New Spaceship Is a Blatant Ripoff of SpaceX's Starship

World - Yahoo News - November 5

The New Investment Superpower Outflanking China and the U.S. in Africa

The tiny United Arab Emirates has invested billions in east Africa, where it is now emerging as a significant player, at times muscling out China and annoying the U.S.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

Two new giant pandas set to arrive at National Zoo from China

Nearly a year after the Smithsonian National Zoo’s resident giant pandas were returned to China, two new arrivals are set to begin their 10-year stay in Washington, D.C. NBC’s Tom Costello reports ...

Pandas from China seen exploring new home at DC Zoo

Bao Li and Qing Bao travelled nearly 9,000 miles to the US as the 'panda diplomacy' between both countries resumes.

World’s biggest gambling hub rolls dice on new China-backed leader

Former top judge Sam Hou Fai has criticised ‘wild’ expansion of Macau’s gaming sector

World - Financial Times - October 17

China rivalry will continue 'into the next decade,' U.S. ambassador tells NBC News

The United States will judge China “on its actions, not just its words,” U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said, as the two rivals try to improve ties.

Latest news on China's efforts to hack Trump, Vance and Harris campaign

Federal officials say China-backed cybercriminals may be behind efforts to hack phones or networks used by former President Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance. The hackers may have also ...

New details on China's alleged efforts to interfere in U.S. politics

The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald ...

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