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China cuts rates to boost green energy demand

By Tom McGregor, CNTV Commentator The Chinese government supports the renewables, green energy, market; and has set a target for non-fossil fuels to account for 15 percent of total national power consumption by 2020. Yet oil & gas prices have plunged in recent years and a rebound does not appear likely in the near future. … Read more

China showcases its culture to the World

Updated Nov 24, 2023 China is extending its cultural influence globally, wherein the essence of Chinese culture goes beyond museum exhibitions or traditional customs displays. It is embodied through its engagements with diverse cultures.  In an era where the world is becoming increasingly interconnected, China stands as a cultural behemoth, keen on showcasing its … Read more

Longest Bull Market Destined To Run Longer & Trend Much Higher

  Longest Bull Market Destined To Trend Higher The markets are not free; corrections end at arbitrary points. In other words, the top players decide when the markets will correct and how far they will drop and or rise.  This is why we focus on the trend and not absolute price targets as almost all … Read more

Oil Tankers trading higher: NAT & FRO TOP Tanker stocks

Oil Tanker Stocks Rally: NAT & FRO Lead the Way Oil may be tanking, but the oil tanker industry is out of the dumps; look at the chart below. You can see that most stocks in this sector are trending upward.  One of the plays that stand out is Nordic American Tanker Shipping (NAT); some … Read more

Remaking Moscow lures more Chinese investment

By Tom McGregor, CNTV Commentator CCTV.com attended the 2015 Moscow Forum, hosted by Moscow City Government. Local officials discussed Moscow’s business climate. We will post a 5-part series of Special Reports, “China’s New Silk Road connects with Russia.” This is Part V. Moscow’s population stands at approximately 15 million that coincide with rising birth rates … Read more

Chinese firms extend Moscow’s rail networks

By Tom McGregor, CNTV Commentator CCTV.com attended the 2015 Moscow Forum, hosted by Moscow City Government. Local officials discussed Moscow’s business climate. We will post a 5-part series of Special Reports, “China’s New Silk Road connects with Russia.” This is Part IV. Chinese President Xi Jinping touts the “Belt & Road” initiative, while Russian President … Read more

Russians show patriotism on nuclear bunker tours

By Tom McGregor, CNTV Commentator CCTV.com attended the 2015 Moscow Forum, hosted by the Moscow City Government. Local officials discussed Moscow’s business climate. We will post a 5-part series of Special Reports, “China’s New Silk Road connects with Russia.” This is Part III. Many tourists, particularly Europeans and Americans, prefer to visit museums where they … Read more

Downed Su-24 shows U.S treachery

  Downed Su-24 triggers anger in Russia. After a Russian SU-24 bomber was shot down from the rear in the disputed airspace between Turkey and Syria by two fighter jets of a NATO-member country last week—an act that was dubbed “a stab in the back” by Vladimir Putin—both Russian politicians and the public wasted no … Read more