Sunday, June 8, 2025

China’s Economy: Top Pro-Market Reformer Highlights China’s Growth Dilemma

Influential economist Wu Jinglian warns again of the dangers of a state-controlled economy From ASIA TIMES Wu Jinglian is regarded as China’s most celebrated economist. At the ripe old age of 89, he is considered the “spiritual leader” of the pro-market reform camp. Last month, in a video address delivered at a seminar run by the liberal think tank, the

Steelhead LNG Stops Work on Kwispaa LNG Plant: Huu‐ay‐aht First Nations

From the Vancouver Free Press The future of a liquefied natural gas project on the west coast of Vancouver Island is very much in doubt today. It comes as a result of an open letter released by the Huu‐ay‐aht First Nations to its citizens. It states that Vancouver-based Steelhead LNG indicated to them that it has “ceased current project work on the Kwispaa

Oil Prices bring new thinking to Energy Companies

Oil Rally Finally Pulls Hedge Fund Optimists Off the Sidelines

From Bloomberg Oil optimists look like they’re finally ready to take the driver’s seat in crude’s rebound. For the first time this year, a jump in bets that Brent crude prices will rise far surpassed the move by short-sellers, helping set the tone for money managers’ positioning on the global benchmark. Sentiment is now the most bullish since late October.