HSBC ups GDP target for 2010-11 to 8.5% from 8% Nov 3, 2009
Asia, India is going to have to rely largely on its own domestic growth and its own regional trade cycle to continue to drive what has been so far a very strong recovery, and I am optimistic I think it is going to generally be a decent recovery and a sustained recovery in Asia despite a fairly subdued growth in the western world. Economy, how do you expect the RBI to tackle that situation over the next six months in terms of monetary tightening. (India Times)
Singapore's exports recovery stalls in September Oct 16, 2009
"It looks more and more likely that the regional, if not the world, trade cycle will gather further momentum," said Robert Prior-Wandesforde, senior Asia economist for HSBC in Singapore. Prior-Wandesforde said he expected Singapore's exports to grow in October for the first time in 18 months. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
'Sharp rallies in the 1st year of recovery, then horizontal movement in stocks' Oct 5, 2009
Over the past year, output declined the most in economies with significant exposure to the global industrial and trade cycle, almost regardless of any domestic fundamentals. Now those same economies are enjoying the biggest bounce on a sequential basis. (India Times)
Manufacturing growth picks up in September: PMI Oct 1, 2009
"Given that the full effects of the monetary and fiscal stimulus have still to be felt, while oil and gas output is set to rise and the regional, world trade cycle should improve, we are confident that industrial growth will not just remain firm but trend higher from here," he added. The new orders index rose to 58. (India Times)
Domestic trade finance business doing well Aug 22, 2009
In an atmosphere of constant uncertainty and volatility there was a growing need for financial service providers to take account of the end-to-end trade cycle to keep trade flowing, he added. The International Chamber of Commerce had observed, based on global surveys, that about 70% of documents presented under letters of credit were discrepant on first presentation, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
To lease or not? Jun 6, 2009
"Here's what I have been telling people for 15 years. If you are going to keep a car for less than four years and drive it for less than 12,000 miles a year, the best deal is a lease. If you plan to keep it for more then four or five years, it's best to buy it. It's all about your trade cycle," King said. Leasing a vehicle is a good option for people who can make regular monthly payments for a determined time, want to drive a car always under warranty, want a new car and don't want to hassle... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Fixing for a fight Mar 16, 2009
inventory cycle (drawdown ending 2H2009) household durable replacement cycle (shortening again from late 2009 under influence of falling interest rates) credit cycle (gradually accelerating in 2010) trade cycle (tepid turn in 2010, as the world turns) private fixed investment (late turn 2010-2012). Bruggemans: But we all seem to think lower interest rates may have a lesser effect initially in turning things around, and much will depend on the global credit crisis and recession being successfully... (iAfrica.com)
Vroom, vroom!! Mar 14, 2009
With the recent drastic decline in new car sales, there are many local consumers who are way past their normal trade cycle, said Wilson, whose organization comprises 170 new car and truck dealers from the 18-county metro Atlanta area. We re expecting a large number of these people who want to take advantage of the great deals offered right now by all of the automotive lines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
AJC Auto Show revs up with 600 vehicles Mar 13, 2009
With the recent drastic decline in new car sales, there are many local consumers who are way past their normal trade cycle, said Wilson, whose organization comprises 170 new car and truck dealers from the 18-county metro Atlanta area ... With the recent drastic decline in new car sales, there are many local consumers who are way past their normal trade cycle, said Wilson, whose organization comprises 170 new car and truck dealers from the 18-county metro Atlanta area. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Unnatural Disaster Mar 7, 2009
We call this pattern of apparent prosperity followed by general depression the business cycle, the trade cycle, or the boom-bust cycle ... The right remedy for the trade cycle is not to be found in abolishing booms and thus keeping us permanently in a semi-slump; but in abolishing slumps and keeping us permanently in a quasi-boom. (The American Conservative)
Philosophy of John Maynard Keynes Mar 5, 2009
Critics deplored his principle of government intervention in the trade cycle. It encouraged the anti-liberal idea that social problems should be solved by government. (Suite101.com)
