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The Chinese economy is slowing but economists continue to expect a soft landing and a shift in focus away from inflation towards supporting growth.

State Street’s analysis of fund flows shows professional investors remain cautious rather than panicked by current conditions, but risks remain tilted to the downside in the group’s view.

What happens if foreign sovereign investors abandon Fannie and Freddie?

The initial response to the government’s carbon scheme green paper is a muted one.

Woolworths again delivered solid sales numbers for the second quarter but with attention turning to 2009 there are mixed views as to whether results can continue at the same level.

The combination of falling demand and solid supply at present has Standard Chartered tipping a fall in jet fuel prices in coming months.

Weekly musings by your editor. Don’t think all that is happening in the US financial sector was impossible to predict. Don’t think it will all be over anytime soon either. And don’t be surprised if the next big event won’t be in the US at all.

The Western world has turned to adding omega-3 to everything from milk to baked beans because we just won’t eat fish.

The growth rate in the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index slowed further in May, suggesting a further slowing in the Australian economy in coming months.

Standard Chartered suggests the US dollar has been oversold on financial sector concerns and with the US ahead of other regions in terms of policy initiatives the currency may soon strengthen.