China’s $1.7 trillion hangover

China’s $1.7 trillion hangover

Up to 40% of China’s $1.7 trillion LGFV loans are at high risk of default. What’s a panicking Beijing to do?

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October 2009

Economy: Brazil is cautiously optimistic about recovery

by Chloe Hayward

Stimulus measures to be retained; New oil finds boost growth prospects


 

"It is too early to pay out and reverse all the measures we took last year. We need to wait and see what is going on in the world economy"

Miguel Jorge

Brazil’s officials have a right to feel smug. The country is showing tentative signs that it is emerging from the recession, with economic growth reaching 1.9% in the second quarter. In addition, the government got a boost last month when Moody’s joined Standard & Poor’s and Fitch in awarding the sovereign investment-grade status.

Despite these positive signs, Miguel Jorge, minister of development, industry and foreign trade in Brazil, is still cautious about the country’s outlook. "It is too early to pay out and reverse all the measures we [the Brazilian government] took last year. We need to wait and see what is going on in the world economy – in the US and...


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