China Stole the Show in 2010. Next Year May Be Tougher

While the U.S. struggled with near-10% unemployment, China grew at that same pace over the past year. But the country faces massive internal problems that leave it in a far more difficult situation than the praise constantly he…

China to Tighten Monetary Policy in 2011

Chinese leaders say they will tighten monetary policy in 2011, a sign that authorities are increasingly concerned about rising inflation.

The Politburo decided that China’s monetary policy should shift “from relatively loose to prudent next year,” Th…

Why Easing the Threat of Currency War Is So Difficult

Investors take note: Despite the calls for order, national policymakers are dealing with an increasingly haphazard scenario loaded with counterproductive results and unintended consequences. The result could be a slide toward p…