Lets talk Global Economics.
I understand that this is a housing bubble blog however I have noticed that many of the discussions focus on our economy/stock market/RE/etc.
I'd like to start a thread where we can all combine what we know is going on out there in the world. Much of it will of course be assumptions as it is pretty hard to look into some of the powerhouse economies and even try to decipher what is going on.
Being that my concentration for my B.S. in Econ was International Trade & Development I can't help myself to be a geek about reading about global policies etc with regards to economics whether it be RE/Stock/whatever.
I have found that one of the more interesting countries to study is China. I actually read the English translation of the Chinese Peoples Daily. It is hard to read as you almost have to disconnect yourself from the typical western mentality. The articles are also very different than what we are used to reading here and the "lines" that you have to read between are also cultural specific from what it appears. I certainly don't claim to be an expert but I must say that it is very unique. Even reading the comment boards provides a completely different perspective although they are moderated to such an extent that I seem to be unable to post.
BTW...speaking of comment boards AOL no longer has a posting link for any economic or housing related story and have pulled two stories already when they still had comments. Feel free to post away about Anna Nicole Smith or the Iraq war though.
Anyhow...what do you notice out there in the rest of the world? What is the economic psychology that is out there. Fundamentals are one thing but economic psychology is FINALLY getting a bit of attention with a couple of international Masters programs. UK & NZ I believe.
What are you guys noticing? Anything? I see some strange action with the Chinese Stock markets and they just added two more composite indexes. I can't find a "live chart" but when I go to quote.com and hit refresh on the Asian market page...the other stocks fluctuate in much different patterns than the Shenzhen or the Shanghai markets.
hope I'm not intruding nor boring you guys.
I'd like to start a thread where we can all combine what we know is going on out there in the world. Much of it will of course be assumptions as it is pretty hard to look into some of the powerhouse economies and even try to decipher what is going on.
Being that my concentration for my B.S. in Econ was International Trade & Development I can't help myself to be a geek about reading about global policies etc with regards to economics whether it be RE/Stock/whatever.
I have found that one of the more interesting countries to study is China. I actually read the English translation of the Chinese Peoples Daily. It is hard to read as you almost have to disconnect yourself from the typical western mentality. The articles are also very different than what we are used to reading here and the "lines" that you have to read between are also cultural specific from what it appears. I certainly don't claim to be an expert but I must say that it is very unique. Even reading the comment boards provides a completely different perspective although they are moderated to such an extent that I seem to be unable to post.
BTW...speaking of comment boards AOL no longer has a posting link for any economic or housing related story and have pulled two stories already when they still had comments. Feel free to post away about Anna Nicole Smith or the Iraq war though.
Anyhow...what do you notice out there in the rest of the world? What is the economic psychology that is out there. Fundamentals are one thing but economic psychology is FINALLY getting a bit of attention with a couple of international Masters programs. UK & NZ I believe.
What are you guys noticing? Anything? I see some strange action with the Chinese Stock markets and they just added two more composite indexes. I can't find a "live chart" but when I go to quote.com and hit refresh on the Asian market page...the other stocks fluctuate in much different patterns than the Shenzhen or the Shanghai markets.
hope I'm not intruding nor boring you guys.
Comments
feel free to delete this thread Tim.
I think a major reason is that the default has the posts listed oldest first instead of newest first. It a struggle to find the latest post. a couple clicks and a scroll.
Maybe it would help to change the default the latest post is sitting up top, front and center ready to be read.
Do you read Ben Jones' Housing Bubble Blog? There are interesting economic tid bits and opinions within the articles and blog contributions.
Seattle Bubble forum is pretty quiet. Not sure why. It could be too many titles to choose from and difficult transitions back to the menu.