Tag: China
Uber versus Gold…or Something Else?
Uber or gold, which do you pick? While I’m no gold bug, I wouldn’t blame you for picking the latter. It’s probably a better option than piling into a company going bust!
Could China Seize This Italian Port? — Lessons for Investors
It was a shock last year when the Morandi Bridge collapsed. It highlighted a big problem for Italy: the need to invest in aging infrastructure in an indebted nation.
A Dying Dragon: 7 Signs of China’s Impending Doom
To our north, a dragon is dying. The Chinese machine is grinding to a halt…much to the surprise — and chagrin — of economists.
Who Will Win the Game Between the US and China?
We are watching, increasingly worried, as geopolitical dynamics change. Tensions are facing off, and the world could be dividing in two, a division akin to the cold war.
Year of the Pig — Your Year to Make Money?
Today we start a new Lunar Year — the Year of the Pig. They say 2019 is a good year to make money and to invest, because the pig attracts success.
Even the Simplest of Ideas Can Lead to Profits
Even simple ideas can lead to profits. This is not a game where the highest IQ wins. This is a game where emotional stability and rational thinking rules.
Globalisation is Dying and Trump Isn’t to Blame
On the one hand, American consumers benefit from cheap Chinese imports. On the other hand, this put a whole lot of US dollars in the hands of Chinese.
How to Find Out if Your Neighbour Is a ‘Deadbeat’
If you live in the Hebei province of China, you can use the ‘deadbeat map’ to find out if people around you are in the red.
Chinese President Admits He’s Scared of a Black Swan Event
It might be years, maybe even decades, before we see another black swan. That’s what China’s hoping for at least…
The Chinese Are Coming — Threat or Opportunity?
If China ever decides to cut off trade with New Zealand, we could potentially experience the collapse of our tourism, dairy and property markets overnight.
What Military Suicide Rates Tell You about the Trade War
General Zhang Yang found himself under anti-corruption investigation. One of the most powerful military generals in the country would end up taking his own life. Coincidence?
The Worst Part About Election Day: Somebody Wins
It doesn’t matter whether you voted for Bush, Obama or Trump. We’re stuck in a cycle of Deep State politics. And there seems to be no way out of it.
This Could Threaten China’s Growth
The general rule is high interest rates slow an economy and low interest rates speed it up. China’s priority is the latter. To most, this seems foolhardy.
The Report that Could Implicate Some Big Names in Tech
Last Thursday, Bloomberg unleashed a damning report on the US’s tech industry. They documented and catalogued a range of evidence that seemingly proved China is spying on us.