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Eyes turn to monetary policy

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2012
... fair to say that monetary policy around the world is now fairly set on a concerted path of stimulatory policy - even in China where we're seeing an easing of monetary conditions," said Gibbs. The view was reiterated in the latest forecast from Macquarie ...

Not so wrong

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2012
... There's Bloomberg's report strengthening the view of a collapsing Chinese property market. "About 16 percent of respondents in China said in a 2011 survey they plan to buy a property in the next two years, down from 22 percent in 2010, according to Credit ...

UBS: Political turmoil adding to market woes

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2012
... UBS Investing in 2012 report. Presidential elections in the US, France and Russia along with likely leadership change in China may see heads of state in the world's largest economies replaced at an unprecedented rate. "If this creates uncertainty and ...

The times, they're not a -changin'

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2012
... an impact would a European recession have, in particular, on the only modestly growing US economy and the slowing one in China. Then there are geopolitical uncertainties emanating from North Korea's new leader, Iran's nuclear adventure, and Nigeria's ...

2011: hits and misses

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2011
... right direction - posting positive performances. And why not? While we know all too well about robust economic growth in China and other emerging markets, the OECD leading indicator - the one that tracks the future performance of the developed economies ...

Chinalising Europe

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 15 DEC 2011
... there's China too. No, wait! The US Conference Board has just issued a China alert. The risk of a more substantive slowdown in China's economic growth than anticipated so far is rising. While "targeted loosening of credit markets" would provide some ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2011
... took a hit from indications China's economic growth may be stalling. "As our biggest trading partner what's happening in China will have a big knock on effect here," Ms Lee said. "We're looking for more easing from China soon." BHP Billiton was down ...

RBA right to cut rates and correct to hold

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2011
... around 4 per cent". Not gangbusters but still a decent rate by any standard. Internationally, despite slowing growth in China, the 9.4% GDP expansion in the third quarter is indicative of a soft landing - one that would enable sustainable growth in the ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 5 DEC 2011
... it had entered into an agreement with its parent to buy an operator of the Yoshinoya and Dairy Queen fast food chains in China. But Shanghai fell 1.1 per cent. The composite index, which covers both A and B shares, was down 26.20 points at 2,360.66 on ...

Market Wrap- Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2011
... reduce bank reserve levels on Wednesday to release money for lending and help shore up slowing growth. Higher growth in China could be crucial for a global economy that's suffering in the wake of European debt crisis. LONDON - European shares rocketed ...