Reuters Columns

Bernd Debusmann on World Affairs
Real vs unreal Americans Oct 29, 2008

What is a real American? The answer is in the eye of the beholder.  Full Article 

 
In U.S. elections, fear of Muslims Oct. 22, 2008

But incidents during the U.S. presidential election campaign, now in its final sprint towards November 4, show that fear and suspicion of Muslims persist undiminished and are being used as a political weapon.  Full Article 

 
Karl Marx and the world financial crisis Oct 15, 2008

Capitalism as we know it is on its deathbed. And those who predicted that the old system was a danger to the world are being vindicated -- including Karl Marx.  Full Article 

Bernd Debusmann has reported for Reuters in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. He is based in Washingon D.C.
James Saft on Global Finance
Of rescues and shrinking returns Oct 20, 2008

The equity market never truly got to grips with exactly how bad the banking crisis was, so looking to it to mark its end probably doesn't make sense.  Full Article 

 
End the war on reality Oct 15, 2008

It's about time that officials on both sides of the Atlantic propose a truce in their long running war on financial reality.  Full Article 

 
What comes after the Great Unwinding? Oct 10, 2008

It's possible that the bubble wasn't just in real estate, the bubble was in consumption.  Full Article 

 
Jim Saft has tracked markets for years, most recently leading Reuters global coverage of economics and financial markets. He is based in London. His column won a prestigious SABEW Best in Business 2008 award
Wei Gu on China
China faces new challenge in trade rebalancing act Aug 27, 2008

A spate of factors including a weak dollar, sluggish U.S. demand and high commodity prices have started to rebalance the trade accounts of both Beijing and Washington.  Full Article 

 
China stocks may see Olympics honeymoon Jul 30, 2008

Investors are desperate for an Olympics honeymoon for stocks that could be just around the corner.  Full Article 

 
Can China tackle the great grain challenge? Jun 2, 2008

China has shown that it can act by raising domestic fuel prices, but will Beijing be able to tackle an even thornier issue: cheap subsidized grain?  Full Article 

 
Wei Gu is based in Hong Kong.