How does the Chinese economy effect the American economy?

China (officially People's Republic of China), ruled by a communist government, has experienced an abnormal growth rate in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the past decades. Data from recent quarters, however, signal an economic growth slowdown of the Asian giant. read more

China's economy is the world's largest, thanks to being the No. 1 exporter. It built its growth on on low-cost exports of machinery and equipment. China's economy is the world's largest, thanks to being the No. 1 exporter. read more

A Chinese economic slowdown does not have only negative effects on the U.S. economy. One of the major factors why oil prices decreased from high levels was pessimistic expectations about the GDP growth rate in China, the biggest oil importer with about 7.4 million barrels per day as of April 2015. read more

China is the world's second-largest economy and strategists at Deutsche Bank warn that you'll just sound ignorant if you say this doesn't matter. China is the world's second-largest economy and strategists at Deutsche Bank warn that you'll just sound ignorant if you say this doesn't matter. read more

“Good news from China is good news for the U.S.; bad news from the Chinese economy is bad news here.” According to Fitz-Gerald, the rise of China presents a dramatic opportunity for the U.S., especially if it can shift to an export-driven economy. read more