Revised Data Show Their Weakness

The Nikkei Financial Daily (Market Eye Column)., 25th December 2006 Substantial revisions to Japan’s GDP data were published on 8th December, 2006; they show that the economy grew even more slowly than was previously feared, and this applies to any time period chosen...

China World Profits and World Inflation

Martin Wolf’s FT Economist’s Forum, 18th October 2006 China World Profits and World Inflation. The impact of China on world inflation and profits are so important that it calls for a response to Martin’s views set out in his website comment of 18th October...

Recession or Inflation for the US.

The Nikkei Financial Daily (Market Eye Column). , 12th October 2006 Opinion seems to be divided between those who expect a US recession and those who fear inflation. The distinguished American economist Henry Kaufman holds the second view. He draws attention to the...