Moody's cuts China outlook to 'negative'Moody's downgraded its outlook on Chinese government debt to "negative" from "stable" on Wednesday, citing uncertainty over authorities' capacity to implement economic reforms, rising government debt and falling reser More… |
China factory activity falls 8th straight monthChina's factory activity fell for an eighth straight month in October but at a slower pace as export orders flickered into life, a private survey showed on Monday, pointing to continued sluggishness in the world's second-largest economy. More… |
Asia markets down over China growth concernsAsian stocks slid on Monday after soft Chinese factory surveys stoked global growth concerns, while the dollar edged back against the safe-haven yen as risk appetite waned. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside More… |
Asia drops as China fears hit commoditiesAsian equities fell across the board on Tuesday after commodity prices languished in the wake of China growth woes and dampened risk sentiment, while the euro hovered near a 10-day low ahead of a European Central Bank meeting that could open the More… |
Asian shares rally as China growth fears lingerMost Asian stock markets rallied on Wednesday after sliding to three-year lows but concerns lingered over a weak outlook for commodities and China's economic growth. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Jap More… |
China eyes 7.5pc growth in 2014 as exports recoverChina will likely stick with this year's growth target of 7.5 per cent for 2014 as top leaders balance the need to keep the economy on an even keel while pushing through necessary structural reforms, sources at top government think tanks sai More… |