Lex Gillard

Starmer’s trade balancing act: Praiseworthy or pitiful?

Few figures have unintentionally taught the importance of international economics more than Donald Trump. Before his presidency, most laypeople barely understood what a tariff was, and now the front pages are full of news on trade. Keir Starmer has understood the pain tariffs can inflict on the UK, and how...
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Posted May. 25, 2025

China’s stimulus promises leave investors disappointed

Following a disappointing press conference on Tuesday, the Chinese government’s Saturday briefing was highly anticipated by investors hungry for a ‘fiscal bazooka’. Yet, it left investors feeling deflated. There was little quantifiable detail regarding what the government intends to do to revive an economy that is currently drowning in a...
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Posted Oct. 17, 2024

China’s stock market rally grinds to a halt

Chinese stocks have had a field day, with the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, which comprises Chinese stocks listed in Hong Kong, jumping more than 30% over the past month. However, a recent lack of further information on fiscal stimulus has seemingly halted the rally, leaving many questioning whether it...
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Posted Oct. 11, 2024