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Leaders
Don’t celebrate China’s stimulus just yet
It will take more than a spectacular stockmarket rally to revive the economy
Finance & economics
Xi Jinping’s belated stimulus has reset the mood in Chinese markets
But can the buying frenzy last?
Finance & economics
A Wall Street state of mind has captured America
Downtown New York is quieter than ever. Finance has never been louder
Finance & economics
China’s central bank tries to save the economy—and the stockmarket
But it will need more help from the government
Finance & economics
The Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cuts may disappoint investors
Jerome Powell could still surprise on the hawkish side
Leaders
How to finish Japan’s business revolution
Tokyo-listed companies have become more friendly to shareholders, but the job is only half-done
Finance & economics
Can bonds keep beating stocks?
After a terrible couple of months for shareholders, lenders are feeling smug
Business
Japan’s sleepy companies still need more reform
The country’s corporate-governance crusade has a long way to go
Finance & economics
Has social media broken the stockmarket?
That is the contention of Cliff Asness, one of the great quant investors
Finance & economics
As stock prices fall, investors prepare for an autumn chill
Markets are in a very different place from earlier in the year
Finance & economics
Can Japan’s zombie bond market be brought back to life?
Ueda Kazuo begins on a dangerous mission
Finance & economics
Investors should avoid a new generation of rip-off ETFs
Some proposals may even be a risk to financial stability
Finance & economics
Why investors are not buying Europe’s revival
Even though the continent’s stocks are in a “sweet spot”
Leaders
Time to shine a light on the shadowy carry trade
Transparency will help to avoid financial blow-ups
Finance & economics
How to invest in chaotic markets
Contrary to popular wisdom, even retail investors should pay attention to volatility