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The Chinese authorities have made several steps towards the full opening of the capital account over the years. But mounting evidence of China’s economic slowdown has made those efforts look increasingly erratic. A step by step approach would be nothing to sneer at, but the authorities’ dance of reforms followed by shameless back-stepping risks transforming the whole business into a farce. -
Predictions for European high yield bond issuance in September range from the optimistic to those who say the cupboard is bare. But do not underestimate the market's resilience — for the right deal, investors could come out in droves.
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The Indian government scored a big coup last week, selling a stake in Indian Oil Corp (IOC) on a day when markets globally were roiling in volatility. But the fact that it relied on the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to push the deal through is wrong, and casts a shadow on the country’s divestment programme.
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As the dust settles on two days of equity market madness, it’s worth recognising that what happens in the Chinese stock market shouldn’t mean much for other emerging markets.
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European regulatory authorities are finding pseudo-reasons to ease back on regulation. That’s easier than admitting they were wrong the first time.
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Whatever the wisdom of tailoring monetary policy to the gyrations of the global equity markets, the Fed’s likely caution could clear the way for a wall of FIG supply once calm returns.
