Finance & Economics

MARKETS

The Ebbs and Flows of Liquidity in China

As capital retreats from the Chinese stock markets and real estate, banks are enjoying higher deposit growth; yet, companies are resorting to costlier underground fundraising.

Sun Jianfang, Kang Yi, Zhang Feifei | 2008-06-26

SWF

Chinese Banks to Get US Fed's Nod to Set up Branch...

Fears of political motives behind China's sovereign wealth fund, a major stakeholder in the Industrial and Construction Bank of China and China Construction Bank, have created obstacles for the two banks to expand business to the US.

Li Liming | 2008-06-25

SECURITIES

Hot Money: A Decisive Factor in Saving the Market

As a tide of uncertainty rose in the Chinese stock markets, the Chinese government has reconsidered intervention. Some now say the key risk facing China's financial system is now hot money.

Huang Liming, Zhang Yong | 2008-06-20

INFLATION

China's PPI Entering Critical Zone

With the consumer price index now rising at a less urgent rate, Chinese authorities are turning their attention to producers' prices, which are still shooting up.

Zhang Xiangdong, Yang Wenyue | 2008-06-18

FOREX

The Uncertain Future of the Yuan

Several Chinese researchers thought to be closely associated with exchange rate policymakers have penned reports hinting a reversal in the yuan's appreciation, prompting lowered expectations from overseas investors.

Sun Jianfang & Cheng Zhiyun | 2008-06-04

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

China Replies to Second WTO Review

China's trade policymakers are responding to over 900 queries from WTO members participating in its trade regime review.

Zhang Bin | 2008-06-03

SICHUAN EARTHQUAKE

Finance Ministry to Redo Budget After Quake

As government spending and reserve funds adapt to fulfill the needs of rebuilding disaster areas, the Ministry of Finance is taking a second look at the 2008 budget.

Xi Si | 2008-05-26