By Jim Randle Some investors say China’s wild stock market gyrations have been made worse by worries about the reliability of that nation’s economic data. Critics say the reports can mislead investors by painting an unrealistically strong picture of the economy. Some economists doubt the official growth figures because other data, such as passenger travel and … Continue reading
Argentina has failed to take the necessary steps in order to bring the quality of its economic statistics in line with global standards, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) board said on Wednesday, adding that it will extend Argentina’s review process by one year. The IMF, which requires accurate data to analyze the world’s economies, had censured Argentina in 2013 … Continue reading