Tag "Renminbi"
Currencies: Is the Dollar in Danger?
Recent declines in the dollar have once again raised questions about its status as the de facto global reserve currency. But the current depreciation in the greenback is more the result of a perfect short-term storm, as opposed to a permanent global retreat from the dollar.
China’s debt situation: The next possible financial crisis?
China’s debt situation is not only growing in size, but also at a rate that economists and policy analysts feel is difficult to sustain.
Chinese currency management in 2017
China has exercised control over Renminbi valuation, but currency management tools are under stress. China faces challenges to its long term growth targets.
Yuan turbulence bolsters China’s liberalisation efforts
The PBoC decided in mid-2015 to weaken the peg to the US dollar, triggering a yuan devaluation and market turbulence, but also opportunities for investors.
The spectre of Brexit haunts London’s financial sector
Brexit could deal a critical blow to London’s financial sector. In the worst-case scenario, the loss of passporting rights could trigger an exodus towards Paris or Frankfurt from which the
China explores its monetary easing toolkit
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has flooded China’s financial system with record amounts of cash this past week to pre-empt the annual liquidity crunch ahead of the Lunar New
China’s stock market shutdown: 4 points to know
It was an ominous start to the year for China’s stock market with trading lasting a brief 14 minutes on Thursday last week. Here are four points to help you
Weekly Risk Outlook
Davos hosts World Economic Forum. Polish and EU leaders meet after EU starts investigation. China releases GDP figures. Brazil ponders raising interest rates. ECB makes first interest rate decision of
Shanghai free trade zone takes it slow
One year after the establishment of Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone, foreign investors have become impatient for more financial liberalization measures. Yet, this is not a convenient time for China to
Can the Renminbi become an international currency?
Guest blogger Frederik Vitting Hermann looks at the more widespread use of China’s currency around the globe. Conditions in the domestic market and the Chinese incremental reform style of monetary
