When will China’s economy start to slow?
China reported a 6.8% year-on-year economic growth number for the first quarter. Again, the lack of volatility in the GDP data was striking. As the chart below reveals, economic growth […]
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The week in charts – episode 1
This week in financial markets summarized in charts.
Graph of the week – Chinese Uncertainty
In China, they do things a bit differently. That goes for the Chinese economy as well. During the last two years year-on-year GDP growth ‘fluctuated’ between the 6.7% and 7.0%. […]
Week End Blog – Central Bank Credibility Issues
After years of rate cutting and bond-buying central bank policies are now being questioned by financial markets. The euro and yen, targeted casualties of these policies, shot up with a […]
13 charts on China’s debt issue!
Everybody is talking about China’s massive debt bubble, nowadays. With every major economic publication, new charts surface, imaging China’s debt issue. Hence, for your and mine convenience, here are 13 […]
Week End Blog – ECB & OPEC Non-events
I don’t know what to make of this week in financial markets. I guess some major events were on the agenda, but nothing to get really excited about. As expected […]
15 charts that defined 2015 in financial markets
Before you start, ‘yes’ there are probably more charts that define 2015 in financial markets. But, at least I tried! 1. Swiss Bond Madness ‘Swissification was born after an admirable, […]
Week End Blog – Draghi does it again!
Draghi does it again! A headline very appropriate for many financial articles and blogs, including this one. At the press conference, following the decision of the Governing Council of the […]
10 Charts on Emerging Market Corporate Debt!
Markets have found a new ‘favorite’ subject to worry about. Corporate debt levels in emerging markets are spooking both economists and investors. Not that this debt burden came out of […]
Week End Blog – Emerging Market Blues
It’s not just China anymore! Emerging markets in general have started to dominate the headlines. And while I’m looking really hard for some improvement, the truth is, things still look […]
