China is offering special loans to combat the country’s housing crisis, but a drought is putting further pressure on the economy. We hear from former Former US Under Secretary of Commerce Frank Lavin.
In Europe, gas prices are rising after traders warn of additional cuts in supplies from Russia. Commodities and equity strategist, Aneeka Gupta explains.
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Feb 2023
Retailers are stocking more stuff, a good sign for the economy
The most recent issue of the Logistics Managers Index, an industry gauge of retail inventories, showed that sellers expanded their stocks in January. That suggests that consumer demand is remaining strong and that supply chains are sorting themselves out, all good signs for the e ... Show More
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Mar 2023
The Great Reopening: What The End of China’s Zero-Covid Strategy Means For Global Energy And Natural Resources
As Covid-19 restrictions lifted around the world and countries stopped reporting on case numbers, the events of 2020 and 2021 faded further into our collective memory. Against the threat of looming recession and a war in Europe, it was easy to forget the turmoil brought on by the ... Show More
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