As Chinese provinces slash revenue outlook, analysts warn of debt control
Fiscal strains are forcing Chinese provinces to slash their budget-revenue expectations for 2026 due to the knock-on effects…
China’s consumers refuse to open their wallets. Is ‘luxury-phobia’ the problem?
As China struggles to boost consumer spending, a professor at one of the country’s top universities has argued…
Modern civilisation’s most important commodity hits a wall. Looks like there’s no coming back
What’s the most important commodity for modern civilization? There’s a good argument that it’s not the ones we…
Thai Property Market Faces Worst Slowdown in Nearly 30 Years
At the same time, the government has become more serious about controlling the country’s high household debt, which,…
VIDEO: RBA deputy governor confirms 'very low' chance of further rate cuts – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
VIDEO: RBA deputy governor confirms ‘very low’ chance of further rate cuts Australian Broadcasting CorporationInflation drops to 3.4 per…
China should intervene more decisively to shore up property market: top party journal
China’s top party journal has called for a stronger package of policies implemented in one go – rather…
The signs all point to the end of New Zealand’s property obsession
For decades, owning property has been considered the most reliable path to wealth, but there are powerful signals…
China’s property slump could hinder growth 5 more years: ex-finance minister
The slump in China’s property market has not yet bottomed out and will continue to be a drag…
Nobel laureate Spence on China: fix property, restore confidence – tariffs are secondary
Restoring confidence and stabilising the property market are “significantly more important” for China than the ramifications of tariffs,…
CEOs Express Optimism Over China Retail as Economic Downturn Nears End
Top executives at Western brands that do business in China are showing cautious optimism that consumer spending in…
China Ends Gold Tax Break in Setback for Key Bullion Market
China is scrapping a long-standing gold tax incentive in a potential setback for consumers in one of the…
China Home Sales Slump Deepens After Easing in Top Cities
China’s new-home sales extended a slump in October, despite recent easing measures introduced by major cities to revive…