China raises investment to fend off economic slowdown

Article Abstract:

State spending in China has some analysts worried that the national debt is soaring to alarming levels. The fixed-asset investment was $134 billion for the first half of the year, up 18.4%, with figures from July alone up 20.4%. The goals of such investments are to improve consumer spending and private investment while increasing the country's infrastructure, but a history of corruption makes the spending suspect.

Public Finance Activities, Government expenditures, Financial Administration-Natl Govt, Public finance, National debt, Public debts

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Shoals in a safe haven

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Recently thought of as a safe and booming place for investment, China may now face an economic downturn following the September terrorist attacks. Analysts fear that high expectations in China may outpace share-price gains. One indication of the changing economy is the growth of individual savings deposits, which grew 12.7% from last year, meaning there is less domestic consumption of goods.

Corporations, Financial analysis, Finance, Corporate finance

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Could deflation be over?

Article Abstract:

Prices in China rose 1.5% in December, but the country is still coping with a flood of goods in the market and unemployment. Despite the turnaround, economists believe that declining consumer prices are an indication of falling consumer confidence.

Prices, Consumer Prices, Deflation (Finance), Deflation (Economics)

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