China Slowdown

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  China Should Target 6.5% Economic Growth In 2017, Says Think Tank

  The State Information Center's recommendation comes as top leaders prepare to meet this month to map out an economic and reform agenda for 2017 during an annual Central Economic Work Conference.

• China Slowdown Worries Hit World Stocks, Commodities

  Asian shares fell as investors worried a key measure of Chinese manufacturing, due on Tuesday, could indicate activity was contracting.

• Asian Shares Soft, China Slowdown Fears Resurface

  Concerns about slower growth in China undermined some markets in Asia, with mainland Chinese shares falling more than 1 percent to two-month lows on news that Beijing is tightening its grip on interbank lending to defuse risks in the shadow banking system.

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  Opinion: How Safe Is India's Economy? What's Working - And What Isn't

  It's not immediately obvious that the global slowdown has also arrived in India: Investments in factories, roads, and other fixed assets are just shy of 35% of domestic output; they haven't been this high in 10 years. Loan demand is growing so fast t

• China Defaults Hit Record in 2018. 2019 Pace Is Triple That

  Companies have defaulted on 39.2 billion yuan ($5.8 billion) of China bonds in the first four months of 2019.

• Markets Sense the Narrative May Be Changing

  Cracks in a bullish storyline lead financial commentary. Plus, cratering crude, central bank gold bugs and more.

• China to Impose Stricter Policy on Bad-Loan Recognition

  Chinese banks are grappling with slower economic growth and record defaults in corporate debt amid trade frictions with America.

• No, South Korea Doesn’t Need Another IMF Rescue

  It does need to find a way out of this rut, though.

• U.S. Negotiators Land in Beijing as Data Show Fragile Economy

  The manufacturing purchasing managers index stood at 50.1, down from 50.5 last month.

• iPhone Co-Creator Says He Leaves China Investment to the Experts

  Fadell, who oversaw the design of the iPod and iPhone and went on to co-found smart-thermostat maker Nest.

• Don't Pin Your Hopes on Massive Consumption Stimulus in China

  Beijing hinted recently that it won’t engage in massive stimulus.

• Goldman Clips Fed, China Eyes Horizon, Weak Asian Trade: Eco Day

  Here’s the latest news and analysis from Bloomberg Economics to help get your day started.

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  Global Growth Slowdown Positive For India, Says Cartica’s Gingold

  India will attract foreign inflows as its growth is less dependent on global economy, says Katalin Gingold of Cartica Management.

• China Bond Bulls Seek Central Bank Support After Worst Week Since 2013

  The yield on 10-year bonds rose 19 basis points last week, the biggest increase since November 2013, in a shock to investors.

• China's World-Beating Stock Rally Is Starting to Feel Different

  The Hang Seng Index briefly rose above 30,000 points on Thursday.