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The article discusses a potential short-term affect on U.S. Treasury notes of China's decision to allow the yuan to appreciate gradually against the U.S. dollar. China buys large quantities of Treasury securities, but a stronger yuan means it might need to buy fewer for the purpose of managing the yuan's value against the dollar. Consequently, interest rates on U.S. Treasury securities could rise.

The article explores the impact of the interest rate increase of China on its currency and inflation as of October 20, 2010.

The article reports on the increase in the price of the 10-year Treasury note on August 16, 2010 despite a report from the U.S. Department of the Treasury suggesting an apparent slowdown in Chinese demand for U.S. government debt.

The article reports that China has placed second as top foreign holder of U.S. debt to Japan.

The article reports on the move of Fitch Ratings to downgrade the credit ratings of China Citic Bank Corp. and China Merchants Bank Co. amid worries over a surge in lending in the country in 2009 that has exposed banks to potential bad loans.

The article casts doubt upon arguments that a weak U.S. is good for the U.S. trade balance. Between 2005 and 2008 the trade balance with China worsened, even though the dollar fell versus the Chinese yuan during that period. Marc Chandler of Brown Brothers Harriman notes that during the 1990s both U.S. exports and the dollar strengthened.

The article examines finance, economic policy and economic conditions in China. The country has continued economic development during the global recession primarily because of fiscal and monetary policies designed to increase investment and expand credit. There are concerns this could result in economic bubbles in assets such as stocks and real estate.

The article discusses earnings prospects for Deere & Co. Deere gets about a third of its revenues from the sale of farm equipment. Although forecasts calling for relatively low crop prices do not benefit Deere, efforts by governments to promote economic growth coupled with increasing consumption by China and other developing nations bode well for Deere's future.

The article discusses dry-shipping rates and what they imply for China's economy. Since December, 2008 a prominent index of rates has risen substantially, thanks partly to China's robust imports of iron ore. But money manager Jeremy Grantham and economist David Rosenberg are among those who consider China's rate of infrastructure spending unsustainable.

The article discusses commodity prices. Oil futures have more than doubled since December, 2008, while an index that is seen as a leading indicator of commodity demand has risen six-fold in that time. Even if an economic recovery proves anemic, excess global liquidity and ongoing purchases by China could help keep commodity prices high.

The article discusses the U.S. trade deficit. Figures from the Census Bureau are expected to show the deficit for March, 2009 grew to almost $30 billion. Although economists argue the U.S. needs to correct this imbalance by consuming fewer imports, it is unclear whether demand in China could offset any reduction in U.S. consumption.

The article discusses the trade relationship between the U.S. and China. A report from the U.S. Commerce Dept. is expected to show that the U.S. trade deficit with China narrowed some in January, 2009. Although declining exports could hurt China's ability to keep U.S. interest rates low by purchasing U.S. Treasury debt, efforts to increase internal demand in China would in the long run benefit the global economy.

The article discusses consumer spending and saving in the U.S. Data indicate the personal savings rate in the U.S. was 1.3% during the second quarter of 2008. In comparison, the rate in China exceeds 40%. Although a higher savings rate might hurt the U.S. economy, any pain could ultimately be mitigated by gains in exports and investment in start-up industries.

The article focuses on the financial index the Baltic Dry Index, a measurement of the cost of shipping raw materials. The index has been extremely volatile in 2007-2008, but has entered a recent downturn. Analysts state that the index is a useful measurement of the demand for raw materials imports in China.

The article focuses on the impact a possible slowdown in energy consumption in China would have on energy prices across the globe. An overview of energy consumption in China, including the consumption of coal and oil, is presented. High energy prices being seen in China in 2008 and their impact on Chinese industries are discussed.

The article discusses a decline in the volume of stock trading in the U.S. Although shares performed strongly during the third quarter of 2010, trading volume fell 25% relative to the previous quarter. The earnings of banks, brokerages, and other firms that derive revenue from securities trading could suffer. Among factors seen as contributing to investors' anxiety are the state of the U.S. economy and economic growth in China.

This article reports that if China allows the yuan to rise and be reevaluated it is expected to boost other Asian currencies, raise commodity prices, and have a negative effect on U.S. Treasury debt. Currency analysts are finding it difficult to predict exactly how China will handle the increase and are trying to advise clients to hedge against possible inaction by investing in relatively inexpensive currency.

The article discusses a selloff in the U.S. stock market. Over a three-day period the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 5%. Contributing factors seemed to include opposition from Congressional Democrats to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's reappointment, and actions by the Chinese government to restrict bank loans there.