Articles
Chinese exports to Malaysia: which sectors might see diverted US trade?
As Donald Trump's tariffs reshape global trade, we've considered how Chinese exports to the US might be redirected to other destinations – in this case, Malaysia.
Articles
Soybeans and China: how Brazil displaced more seasonal US shipments
The decades-long boom in Chinese soybean demand has reshaped Brazilian agriculture; it surpassed the US as the biggest producer of this crop in the 2010s.
Meanwhile, American soy farmers, already dealing with greater seasonal swings than their Brazilian counterparts, have lost share in the Chinese market after a decade of trade friction. (Recent negotiations suggest China might step up purchases of US soybeans again.)
Meanwhile, American soy farmers, already dealing with greater seasonal swings than their Brazilian counterparts, have lost share in the Chinese market after a decade of trade friction. (Recent negotiations suggest China might step up purchases of US soybeans again.)
Reports
Controversial US shelter inflation measure slows sharply
When it comes to measuring US inflation, the cost of shelter is key. But given that property prices are considered to reflect investment rather than consumption, the Bureau of Labor Statistics compiles "owner's equivalent rent,” a metric of hypothetical shelter costs that is often criticized. OER accounts for about 26% of the overall US consumer price index.
Articles
Tokyo condo market: prices rocket amid tight supply
For decades after the 1980s asset bubble, Japan was synonymous with stagnant property values. But today, Tokyo’s prices are soaring.
