... debt and sharp exchange rate depreciations. Since oil and commodities remain denominated in US dollars, a premature Fed hike may cause low-income resource producers to suffer a triple whammy — growth ...More
EJ Insight2015-11-12
... posted a sharp expansion in valuation due to the falling risk-free rate. However, risk premiums might increase if economic growth continues to decline, which might spark fears about credit risk and f ...More
EJ Insight2015-11-11
... holding a sharp object resembling a knife. The 19-year-old was also armed. He tried to escape and jumped over a railing but fell into a coma all of a sudden, the court was told. The teenager was sent ...More
EJ Insight2015-11-10
... dy posted sharp corrections. Both Hong Kong and mainland investors should have a long-term vision if they are looking for opportunity amid China’s rapid growth. Facebook is far more than a social netw ...More
EJ Insight2015-11-09
... d them to sharp edges on improperly made piping. The WSD obtained water samples Monday for examination from the estate, where about 1,000 households live. Eastern District councilor Cheng Chi-ming sai ...More
EJ Insight2015-11-03
... milies. A sharp rise in transshipment volume has been a boon to Hong Kong as a free port under China's cabotage rules. Such transshipments, which often come in the form of barge traffic, have made Hon ...More
EJ Insight2015-11-02
... although sharp and bright, is a big drain on the battery, which users say is one of the reasons Apple sacrificed the sleep tracking function. Still, the watch stands out in spit and polish and its po ...More
EJ Insight2015-10-31
Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. reported a sharp rise in quarterly sales, particularly from the Chinese e-commerce giant's mobile platforms. Revenue for the three months to September rose 32 percent to 22 ...More
EJ Insight2015-10-28
... ned was a sharp bend and could be difficult to negotiate for new drivers. Given the driver’s age, he probably obtained his driving license less than two years ago, Lee estimated. He said the sports ca ...More
EJ Insight2015-10-23
... eported a sharp 24.4 percent rise in rape cases. Still, critics of Hong Kong police believe rapes are dramatically underreported, citing a lack of confidence in the force. "Rape is very much underrepo ...More
EJ Insight2015-10-20
... rovides a sharp contrast to the situation in Japan and France, which lost more than 600,000 millionaires in the wake of the strong US dollar. However, Hong Kong's wealth seems to be unevenly divided. ...More
EJ Insight2015-10-14
... the job, sharp eyesight is a prerequisite. Among the tests, candidates are required to be able make out written words from a distance of six meters. Given the tough requirement, many applicants fail ...More
EJ Insight2015-10-08
... t through sharp volatility, offering investors an opportunity to make some quick money. The market is likely to resume consolidation next month, and offer traders a chance to take some fresh bets befo ...More
EJ Insight2015-10-06
... iggered a sharp uptake in private car purchases in the US and around the world, effectively laying the foundations of the modern automotive industry. This essentially short-circuited the development o ...More
EJ Insight2015-10-06
Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan will be the most affected among major economies in the region in the event of a sharp slowdown in Chinese GDP growth, according to Fitch Ratings. Global growth and econom ...More
EJ Insight2015-10-02
... from the sharp falls of two healthcare funds after Clinton took office in 1993. This article appeared in the Hong Kong Economic Journal on Sept. 24. Translation by Julie Zhu [Chinese version中文版] – Co ...More
EJ Insight2015-09-26
The sharp decline in oil prices is weighing heavily on hydraulic fracturing companies that flourished at the height of the shale oil boom. One of the latest casualties is Longview, Texas-based Pro-Sti ...More
EJ Insight2015-09-24
... owing the sharp gains in home prices in the near-zero interest rate environment in recent years, the housing market is likely to have peaked or will peak soon. The economy will take a beating should h ...More
EJ Insight2015-09-23
... m Japan's Sharp (3128.T) and Taiwan's AU Optronics (2409.TW), but ultimately ended up using parts from the Beijing-based BOE Technology (000725.CN). The reports contain numerous photos of Xiaomi's ear ...More
EJ Insight2015-09-22
... also drew sharp criticism from the Bar Association, which issued a public statement expressing deep concern at his comments. To be fair, Zhang actually didn't use the word "override" when he said the ...More
EJ Insight2015-09-21
