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Caixin China’s services PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 52.2 in March 2017 compared to 52.6 in February.

China’s final manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 51.8 in March 2017 compared to 51.6 in February, beating market expectations of 51.6.

On a year-over-year basis, China’s retail sales were weaker in February 2017, according to the National Bureau of Statistics of China. The data were released on March 13, 2017.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, on a year-over-year (or YoY) basis, the country’s industrial production rose 6.3% in February 2017.

According to a report by Markit Economics, the Caixin China services PMI (purchasing managers’ index), released on March 2, 2017, stood at 52.6 in February 2017.

Goldman Sachs has gone bullish on commodities. The finance major, which is the biggest commodities dealer (in sales), has advised clients to go overweight.

AMAT is the world’s largest manufacturer of SME (semiconductor manufacturing equipment) and supplies to chipmakers around the world.

In its October World Economic Outlook, the IMF projected that India’s economic growth would reach 7.6% in both 2016 and 2017.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) remain at the center of the narrative as China transitions from an “old” production-driven model to the “new” consumer and service-led economy.

Many Apple (AAPL) suppliers who diversified their revenue streams, especially in the automotive sector, reported strong growth in 2Q16, and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) was no exception.

Low commodity (GSG) prices in the first quarter of the year impacted commodity-driven emerging markets like Russia, Brazil (EWZ), Indonesia, and Venezuela.

The Malaysian economy grew by 4.0% on an annual basis in 2Q16—in line with estimated forecasts and against 4.2% growth recorded in 1Q16.

China’s trade surplus widened to $52.3 billion in July from $48.1 billion in the previous month. It’s expected to narrow to $47.6 billion.

The official manufacturing PMI for China, published by the National Bureau of Statistics of China, came in at 49.9 for July—slightly below June’s reading of 50.

When the 2008 credit crisis affected the S&P 500 Index (SPY), we saw a large shift in valuations and the index level.

The BOE is scheduled to release it monetary policy on July 14—the first after the United Kingdom decided to leave the European Union in a historic referendum.

Intel’s acquisitions mostly revolve around vertical integration where it integrates the acquired company’s technology into its microprocessors.

There have been significant steps toward the eventual inclusion of China A shares in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.

China is consistently propping up domestic demand backed by strong credit growth. The impacts of Chinese stimulus measures are starting to show results.

Major European indexes (DBEU) fell on May 31 as polls conducted by the Guardian and ICM suggested voters are in favor of Brexit.

Several reports have been circulating in China that Apple may launch three models of its new flagship phone: iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and iPhone 7 Pro/iPhone 7 Plus Premium.

Intel is expanding its product portfolio to offer a comprehensive solution to its cloud customers such as Microsoft (MSFT).

The slowdown in smartphone sales has impacted the revenues of both Samsung and Apple. Both expect a significant slowdown in smartphone sales in fiscal 2016.

While I don’t have a crystal ball, here are three things I believe all investors need to know about returns in 2016.

China’s (MCHI) economic slowdown is the biggest challenge for global metal and mining companies, which is why iron ore investors should keep a close eye on the Chinese economy.

China is looking to reduce its dependence on foreign technology. Its government plans to invest up to $161 billion over the next decade to promote domestic chip manufacturers.

In response to customer feedback, Tesla has made slight modifications to its Model-S in China, including an “executive rear seat” option.

On July 1, the Baltic Dirty Tanker Index was at 952 points, the highest in July. Then the index took a free fall and hit 752 points on July 31 and 673 on August 12.

Aluminum prices have been in a downtrend for more than a month.

Kering, a Paris-based luxury goods maker, sued Alibaba (BABA) for encouraging counterfeiting on its online platforms.

Through the sale of H3C, HP became one of the first prominent US technology companies to give control to native Chinese owners.