The 20th Party Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, which kicked off on Sunday, promises to be one of the most significant events for China in modern history, not only because President Xi Jinping is widely expected to secure an unprecedented third term, but also because it comes amid the country’s slowest pace of growth in decades. So, whether the Congr ... Show More
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Implications of an “Americas First” Foreign Policy
What could more assertive US foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere — driven by the so-called “Donroe Doctrine”— mean for the global order? Hal Brands, professor of global affairs at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and Mauricio Claver-Carone, Preside ... Show More
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Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon on AI, M&A, and Markets
Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon discusses AI, M&A, and the firm’s path forward. This episode was recorded on January 20th, 2026. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily refle ... Show More
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Can China’s GDP data be trusted?
This week, China released its third quarter GDP figure. At 3.9%, its rate of economic growth is better than many analysts expected, but still significantly short of the 5.5% target the Chinese government had set itself. There was an unprecedented delay in releasing this particula ... Show More
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<p>At the recent 20th Party Congress in China, policy makers made economic growth a top priority, but what are the roadblocks that may be of concern to global investors?</p><p><br></p><p>----- Transcript -----</p><p><br></p><p>Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Robin Xing, Mo ... Show More
