Shanghaied by Shanghai! Shanghai’s key stock index is enduring unprecedented volatility after registering its biggest weekly loss since February. Today, the Shanghai Index rebounded and ended above 2,900 points after yesterday’s slide. On Monday China’s main stock index tumbled another 5.8%, leaving it down 16% for the month. At the end of last week, Shanghai [...]

It’s official. Shanghai has clinched its place as the world’s hottest stock market, jumping an astonishing 100% from its low last year. The demand for new equities in China was underscored today with another blazing IPO. Sichuan Expressway Co. tripled on its first day of trading as an economic rebound spurs demand for equities. Toll-road [...]