China: Main Competition Intensifies – Pressure on Foreign Firms' Electric Vehicle Plans
A series of regulatory changes is raising questions about the ability of foreign companies to compete effectively in China’s automotive sector in...
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DFRS Shipping Outlook 2017 - Returns Set for a Comeback
“Capital Returns” benchmarked to shipping In our DFRS Shipping Outlook 2017, we benchmark our shipping investments thesis to "Capital Returns:...
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The Decline of the EntrepĂ´t Economy, HK's Fall from Grace...The Socio-Political & Economic Drivers
In this piece I look at the failure of HK to meet its challenges, especially since 1997, while contrasting in less depth the different approach...
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Container Shipping - Spot Rates Touch 20-Month High
In a positive start to the year, spot container freight rates on the major East-West routes reached a 20-month high this week and have risen above...
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2017 Dollar/Cyclicals/Shipping/Stocks in Bullets
Here in brief is what a PM friend had to say during a discussion on 2017 expectations:USD flattens. EUR goes to parity first. China no meaningful...
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