QtrendsChina's economic trajectory remains under scrutiny amid regulatory signals and weak consumer data from a major shopping festival. Oil markets face uncertainty as Trump hedges on Iran deal enforcement while China's demand outlook looms. Beijing escalates tech tensions with export controls on US firms and rare-earth tightening. Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve chair, dies at 100, sparking wide reflection on his legacy as both a monetary maestro and architect of market protectionism.
Beijing is again summoning executives for regulatory talks, though analysts see this as less alarming than the 2021 crackdown. China's major shopping festival delivered another warning sign, with consumer spending continuing to underwhelm. Meanwhile, Beijing's food-safety warning may slow Sam's Club expansion in the country.
The future of oil prices increasingly depends on China's economic recovery and demand trajectory. Trump hedged on whether Iran will be prevented from using oil profits to rebuild its military. US oil producers are passing up opportunities to capture market share from Gulf rivals, complicating the global supply picture.
Chinese firms are navigating a reshaped global market as AI and tech disrupt rankings, with Tencent leading while state-owned banks and energy firms still dominate. Beijing slapped export controls on 10 US companies and tightened its grip on rare-earth supplies, threatening a fresh trade clash with Washington.
Alan Greenspan, who led the Federal Reserve for nearly two decades, died Monday at his Washington home at age 100. His tenure spanned periods of economic boom, crisis, and profound transformation of US monetary policy.
Commentators are revisiting Greenspan's legacy — from the 'Greenspan put' that shaped market expectations to criticism that his policies overprotected markets and set the stage for the 2008 financial crisis. President Trump's Fed chair nominee Warsh is drawing on Greenspan's approach as he designs his own strategy.