Tag: Economics
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The U.S. and China Case, and Why We Are Wrong About Progress
All Signs Point to a Strong U.S. Economy The U.S. has been on a tear through the global markets. It defies expectations of a recession at every corner, avoiding the boogeyman like Neo from the Matrix series. But can it still do so in 2024 with the recent string of results…
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China Remains Weak at This Point
If you like this content, consider subscribing to the website, or follow my LinkedIn and Medium. GDP was Fine, Just Not Spectacular China’s 4Q 2023 gross domestic product (GDP) came out at 5.2%, which translated to a full-year 2023 growth of 5.2%. This pretty much was in line with the government’s target of…
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All Signs Point to a Strong U.S. Economy
If you like this content, consider subscribing to the website, or follow my LinkedIn and Medium. The U.S. Economy is Fine. The U.S. economy is doing fine. Gross domestic product (GDP), which measures how the economy is growing (or declining), came in at 3.3% in 4Q 2023 compared to 4.9% in 3Q 2023.…
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Predicting S&P500, Companies Laying Off People, And Why We Feel Like Imposters
Hellooo, everyone! This week’s content will surely tickle your fancy. Firstly, we tried to project the S&P500 market with some indicators. The results were indeed surprising. Then, we talk about why CEOs, top management, and shareholders lay off employees en masse. Finally, have you ever felt like an imposter in…
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Companies are Digging Graves, Laying Off Employees En Masse
If you like this content, consider subscribing to the website, or follow my LinkedIn and Medium. Laying off thousands of workers will either get you fired or get you hired as the CEO. The prevailing trend now is that you will get hired as the CEO. We have heard of all the firings…
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>50% Profits on MBMR, Economics of Chinese New Year Set Meals, and Han Shimei, the Poet
Hope the New Year has been good for everyone. This week, we have a wide array of topics to entertain you. Firstly, we documented the research process on how we made over 50% profits on MBM Resources. For those celebrating Chinese New Year, haven’t you wondered why Chinese restaurants always…
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The Economics of Chinese New Year Set Meals
If you like this content, consider subscribing to the website, or follow my LinkedIn and Medium. Gong Xi Fa Cai, and Happy Chinese New Year! The year of the dragon is here. And many Chinese in Malaysia have had their reunion dinners and other get-together meals. I know because I have gained 2…
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China in Fighting Deflation and Reviving its Economy, and Remembering Coco
Happy Chinese New Year, everyone! For this week’s content on Slice of P.I.E., we have written one on how China can fight deflation and revive its economy. Lastly, we also have an article remembering Coco, who has lived 15 fulfilling years with me. Here’s How China Can Fight Deflation and…
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