When China joined the World Trade Organization in 2001, it became a player in the global economy, and since then, China has grown about 9% annually -- more than four times the growth rate of the U.S.! China has become the world's second-largest economy, and double-digit GDP is now the norm -- China's GDP rate is currently around 11.4%, which is quite a change from the -1.6% rate in 1976.
China's economic emergence -- the greatest economic boom in the history of the world -- is filled with enormous opportunities. And as this once-great land modernizes and shifts to a market-driven economy, its economic growth will continue for the foreseeable future.
The domestic and foreign markets have had a rough couple of months. The Dow just experienced its worst June since the Great Depression, and the Asian markets are still down about 45% since their all-time high. While it's enough to make any investor want to run for the hills, I think that there are better times to come. Read on for my market outlook, as well as how we can profit now. more...
Causes of the Global Market Sell-OffTalk about volatility! The past couple of weeks in the market have been rough ones for investors, as many of the major indexes are down so far this year. With so much doom and gloom in the markets, I think it is important to talk about what's contributing to the current global sell-off. Read on for the three main causes of the global market woes, and what I expect to happen in the months to come. more... |
Upcoming BargainsThe emerging markets haven't been immune to the strong up and down movements of the major U.S. and Asian markets. In fact, the movement of many emerging markets is still coupled with these major indexes, which is creating a volatile environment for us as global investors. But if we look at the bigger picture, the recent market action is actually creating a nice investment opportunity for us. Read on to learn more. more... |
Rising Fuel Costs in ChinaWhile fuel prices have been going up, up, up here in the U.S., not every country in the world has been feeling our pain. In fact, Chinese consumers have been paying only $2.80 a gallon. But that has all changed, as the Chinese government recently increased the fixed-price for gasoline. Read on to learn more about this situation, what it means for China's growth, and how we can profit. more... |
Oil!Oil prices are painfully high right now, and it seems as if the worst is yet to come. Morgan Stanley predicted that the price of oil would reach $150 per barrel within the next month, and I think that they could shoot even higher from there. Demand from emerging markets is putting a big pinch on supplies, and there is a general sense that we may have reached 'peak oil.' Read on for my analysis of this situation. more... |
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