Entries from Asian Chemical Connections tagged with 'China bubble'

China Latest Growth, Inflation Raise Rate Rise Fears

By John Richardson CHINA'S soaring fourth-quarter GDP (gross domestic product) growth - and the release of the latest inflation statistic - has heightened fears among economists that interest-rate rises will be necessary, risking collapse in house prices if it's not...

China Latest Credit Tightening Blow To Chemicals

By John Richardson CHINA'S decision to temporarily halt lending by some banks - which was announced yesterday - as it attempts to further cool the economy will likely have a significant effect on chemicals demand and pricing. This follows last...