China

The China bubble continues unabated but is finally starting to show signs of resistance.

Looks like Marla made her way to the Paper Street stamina bar last night... Must have been quite a show. For those who never went to bed, here are some early morning observations compliments of Black Swan Capital.

China reports a big 48% increase in car sales as many analysts see an end to the economic contagion in China.

For the foaming in the mouth daytraders who think that a day's reversion is the start of a multiyear secular pattern. Like the greenshoot crowd.

I'm reading two books right now, which I will deal with in two posts. The first is The Forgotten Continent by Michael Reid, the former bureau Chief for Latam at The Economist about modern Latin American history and development.

Submitted by Terence Doherty, guest author (via Phil's Stock World)

Here’s some recent news about the real estate markets in China. I think it is fascinating watching how these things unfold. This proves once again that the lesson of history is that we don’t learn the lessons of history.

Submitted by Terence Doherty, guest author (via Phil's Stock World)

Here’s some recent news about the real estate markets in China. I think it is fascinating watching how these things unfold. This proves once again that the lesson of history is that we don’t learn the lessons of history.

Submitted by Terence Doherty, guest author (via Phil's Stock World)

Here’s some recent news about the real estate markets in China. I think it is fascinating watching how these things unfold. This proves once again that the lesson of history is that we don’t learn the lessons of history.

Just released, a new and highly relevant Weekly Strategy report out from Albert Edwards of Societe Generale. Not only does Edwards, who was previously vilified then praised for calling the 1997 Asian Bubble, see a significant drop in equities before the end of the year, his main concern is every optimist's greatest green shoot: China.

Just released, a new and highly relevant Weekly Strategy report out from Albert Edwards of Societe Generale. Not only does Edwards, who was previously vilified then praised for calling the 1997 Asian Bubble, see a significant drop in equities before the end of the year, his main concern is every optimist's greatest green shoot: China.

Just released, a new and highly relevant Weekly Strategy report out from Albert Edwards of Societe Generale. Not only does Edwards, who was previously vilified then praised for calling the 1997 Asian Bubble, see a significant drop in equities before the end of the year, his main concern is every optimist's greatest green shoot: China.

In another surprisingly unmoderated interview on CNBC, UC Irvine professor Peter Navarro brings some relevant insight on why the Chinese problem is much more than the simplified question of whether or not they will keep buying Treasuries. Also, the commentary on Chinese students laughing in Geithner's face is always refreshing, and shockingly uncensored for a CNBC audience.

Ran across this article posted in Jumping In Pools. Not sure how credible it is, but allegedly Barack Obama will provide the blueprints for the B-2 stealth bomber to China in exchange for $50 billion in debt relief. According to author Richard Hogarty:

In a continued trend of low short rates, Bloomberg reports that not much has changed since late last year. This time around, they are ascribing it to central banks snapping up bills in anticipation of Fed QE, specifically China, rather than reduced risk sentiment on the part of investors.

In a continued trend of low short rates, Bloomberg reports that not much has changed since late last year. This time around, they are ascribing it to central banks snapping up bills in anticipation of Fed QE, specifically China, rather than reduced risk sentiment on the part of investors.