The People’s Bank of China has lowered its interest rate for the fifth time since November boosting European stocks higher in afternoon trading. The one-year lending rate has been reduced by 25 basis points to 4.6%, which is record low for China, according to Bloomberg. Lu Ting, chief economist at Huatai Securities Co. said the … Continue reading
“Chinese shares plummeted to extend the steepest four-day rout since 1996 on concern the government is abandoning market support measures,” Bloomberg reports. According to the news agency: The Shanghai Composite Index tumbled 7.6 percent to 2,964.97 at the close, sinking below the 3,000 level for the first time in eight months. The gauge has … Continue reading
In an eerie repeat of what we witnessed in 2008, U.S. stocks are steadily sliding throughout the summer as we head toward the month of September. By Michael Snyder From August 1st, 2008 to September 1st, 2008 the Dow fell by nearly 700 points. And of course we all remember what happened the following month. … Continue reading
Was last week a preview of things to come? There are quite a few people out there that believe that the stock market would begin to decline in July, and that appears to be precisely what is happening. By Michael Snyder Last week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by more than 530 points. It … Continue reading
Have you heard of the saying “sell in May and go away”? Traditionally, the period from May through October has been a time of weakness for stocks. By Michael Snyder On average stocks hit their lowest point of the year on October 27th. And most people don’t remember this, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average … Continue reading