Steven Van Metre: China’s Dire Warning, the Unthinkable Hours Monday

The economic whispers from China have turned into alarm bells, and a recent deep dive into the data reveals a landscape far more precarious than many anticipated. From the foundations of its growth to the very wealth of its citizens, China’s economic engine appears to be sputtering, with worrying implications for the entire global stage. At the heart of the concern is a dramatic freefall in Fixed Asset Investment (FAI). This isn’t just abstract economic jargon; FAI is the lifeblood of China’s GDP, fueling the creation of factories, infrastructure, and the very machinery that drives its industrial might. Yet, in the…