Can China’s Economic Stimulus Package Resuscitate its Ailing Economy?
It is no secret that China’s economy has been stagnating. A deflationary spiral looming as the GDP deflator has declined for five consecutive quarters, and economic growth falling short of expectations—growing at just 4% nominal GDP, below the 5% target—the economy faces significant challenges.
China’s Rate Cuts and its Impact on the United States
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, China announced that its central bank, the People’s Bank of China, will cut its seven-day interest rate from 1.7% to 1.5%. The rate cut, along with a 1 trillion yuan liquid injection, aims to boost their economy that was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
China’s Auto Boom Faces Global Pushback Amid Economic and Diplomatic Challenges
As part of an initiative to enhance its economic prowess, China is strategizing its auto-exports to grow its global consumer market share and increase the country’s diplomatic influence.
China’s Rate Cuts and its Impact on the United States
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, China announced that its central bank, the People’s Bank of China, will cut its seven-day interest rate from 1.7% to 1.5%. The rate cut, along with a 1 trillion yuan liquid injection, aims to boost their economy that was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is The Ride Over?
After a first quarter of the year marked by optimism, with jubilant celebrations over the bright future of the tech industry, reality takes hold. Recent statements by Fed leaders and recent developments on the world stage have reminded overly excited investors that there is still high inflation and a war in the Middle East.