Asian investors spooked by China, Ukraine
Breakfast with Benjamin: Asian investors spooked by China economic worries, Ukraine. Plus: Japan concerns surface, U.S. stock valuations not horrible, Washington as a Wall Street battleground and look who's worried about the Treasury market.
Today’s guest chef: Mason Braswell
- Asian stocks slide after weaker-than-expected Chinese exports and the continued turmoil in Ukraine spooked investors. Disappointing China exports halt world stocks, hammer commodities
- China wasn’t the online Asian country sparking concerns. Japan’s deficit hits record as economic growth slows
- And speaking of Ukraine, what’s the latest? CNN Money has a rundown on U.S. aid, sanctions and fallout
- Whatever happens to U.S. stocks today, five years after the bull market started, don’t fret about stock prices being too high. James Paulsen: Stock valuations aren’t excessive
- Calling Washington a growing “battleground for Wall Street’s financial titans,” the New York Times takes a look at activist hedge fund manager Bill Ackman’s efforts to lobby against Herbalife after his $1 billion short on the stock. After big bet, hedge fund pulls the levers of power
- And finally, at least one Wall Street firm is worried about the Treasury market. Morgan Stanley: The Treasury market is in trouble
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