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The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) is taking a bullish stand on China’s recovery and expects China to recover to a GDP growth of 8.6%. Energy Publishing’s Jack Saunders analyses the figures.

It's surprising that the stock market reacted so strongly to news of weaker gross domestic product (GDP) growth and consumer spending numbers.

The situation in Greece looks to be worsening. The country has already borrowed over $130 million to keep its operations going, but so far the situation appears not to have improved sufficiently to the point where the country can move forward.

China continues to face surging inflationary pressures despite higher interest rates and loan tightening. The country’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), excluding food, came in at 4.9% in February, which continues to be way too high.

Growth in China is astounding, making it a top area for investment