Another China Briefing Leaves Investors Cold

Get caught up. Another day, another disappointment for China bulls. Anticipation built before officials gathered in Beijing to offer details on the government’s plans to draw a line under the property market’s slump, but what they delivered didn’t quite live up to the...

Euro-Zone Inflation Revised Down for September, Backing ECB Cut

Consumer prices rose 1.7%, rather than 1.8%, Eurostat says Readings for core and services gauges were also lowered Euro-area inflation slowed more than initially reported – cementing the case for a second straight interest-rate cut by the European Central Bank....

China’s Wild Stock Market Swings Hurt a $21 Trillion Bull Case

Investors shifted money from trading accounts to savings: ICBC Government briefings have fueled sharp swings in sentiment China’s 200 million-strong army of retail investors was supposed to help the market turn a corner. Instead, it has become a source of weakness....

BYD Is Winning the Global Race to Make Cheaper EVs

The Chinese company is flooding markets with its cars—while the US is doing everything it can to keep the booming brand out. Malta, a tiny archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, might not seem worth the attention of a disruptive new car brand. The nation of just under...

China’s Economy Likely Grew at Weakest Pace in Six Quarters

Data on Friday set to show GDP grew 4.5% y/y in third quarter Traders are still waiting for more details on fiscal stimulus China’s economy likely grew at its weakest pace in six quarters, prompting Beijing to roll out a swath of stimulus measures in late September to...

Arnault’s $37 Billion Wealth Loss Comes as Luxury Dims in China

China’s consumer slowdown hits high-end conglomerate LVMH Rivals Brunello, Hermes, Kering have yet to report sales Eighteen months ago, LVMH shares were trading at a record high and the group’s controlling shareholder, Bernard Arnault, was the world’s wealthiest...