China’s Factories Drive Uneven Economic Recovery

The world’s second-largest economy grew 5.3% to start the year, but there were familiar signs of weakness in consumption and real estate. Read More

The US is weighing using the power of the dollar to stop Chinese banks aiding Russia — but its plan could backfire

The US is drawing up plans to cut Chinese banks off fro the global financial system, according to The Wall Street Journal. Read More

Wall Street steered billions to blacklisted Chinese companies: probe, WSJ reports

A congressional investigation found that Wall Street used billions of dollars of American retirement savings and other investments to buy shares in index funds that included several blacklisted ... Read More

BlackRock, Wall Street firms reportedly steered billions to blacklisted Chinese companies

A congressional investigation found that Wall Street used billions of dollars of American retirement savings and other investments to buy shares in index funds that included several blacklisted ... Read More

Wall Street Cues, China Economy Reports Blunt Asian Stocks Markets

Asian stock markets slumped Tuesday on overnight Wall Street cues and after mixed economic bulletins from Beijing dented outlooks. Washington's strong March retail report issued Tuesday underlined ... Read More

China’s economy grew 5.3% in first quarter, beating expectations

China has set an ambitious gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of about 5% for 2024. ASSOCIATED PRESS China’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of the year with help from ... Read More

‘Powerhouses’ prove bloc lacks political will

OPINION: Therefore, in terms of the BRICS Plus nations, Russia and China havefirmly come out in defence of their fellow BRICS Plus member, Iran, byexpressing a desire for restraint while condemning ... Read More

If you do not treat me well as an investor, I do not care what the macro story is for India: Ajit Dayal, Quantum Advisors

Ajit Dayal of Quantum Advisors cautions about the dangers of high allocations in smallcap funds due to liquidity concerns and stresses the importance of governance in investments to ensure ... Read More

Soup to nuts

Chicken Soup for the Soul was almost as big as the Bible. Then it lost its way. Read More

Morning Report— G7 `demands’ Iran halt attacks; Trump trial today

Israel is weighing a reaction to Iran’s historic air offensive, which was largely foiled Saturday with help from unprecedented coordination with the U.S. and Jordan to ... Read More

Wall Street Steered Billions to Blacklisted Chinese Companies, House Probe Finds

Intensifying political pressure from Washington would likely make it harder for firms to reverse course even if China’s economic conditions improve ... viewed by The Wall Street Journal. BlackRock ... Read More