David renny is the economist baging bureau chief. He says a lot hinges on inflation data, and good news could set financial markets soaring. But he adds that there's no reason to be optimistic about china any time soon.
Hints are turning to hard data: economic slowdowns are coming. We ask about the threat of recessions in different regions and about the effects they may have. The reckless behaviour of China’s fighter pilots is just one reflection of the country’s distrust of the West. And a haircut gone wrong leads to a lesson that challenges textbook economics. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer