The Financial Health of Americans
American Dispatch thedailyfriend.co.za October 26, 2025 Continue reading The Financial Health of Americans
Author: Barry D. Wood
Barry D. Wood is a writer, teacher and journalist in Washington, DC. His focus is the global economy and financial markets. He has reported from 60 countries and specializes in US China relations, Eastern Europe and Southern Africa. His 2017 book is Exploring New Europe, A Bicycle Journey.
An Autumn Ride on the Crescent Trail
I had a challenging ride on October 12th, a sunny, pleasant autumn Sunday in DC. It all went smoothly as I rode on the wide Mass Av sidewalks to 18th and I where I registered for the upcoming IMF World Bank meeting. I then set out to return home on the Crescent Trail (wider red line). I rode along K Street, continuing under the Southwest … Continue reading An Autumn Ride on the Crescent Trail
Making Sense of the Trump Economy
Daily Friend American Dispatch October 12, 2025 Continue reading Making Sense of the Trump Economy
Trump’s Dangerous Move to Control the Federal Reserve
The Daily Friend September 14, 2025 Continue reading Trump’s Dangerous Move to Control the Federal Reserve
Hong Kong Markets Are Booming
by Barry D. Wood Over the past 12 months Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index is up 45%, becoming the world’s best performing equity market. Hong Kong also is the global leader in initial public offerings with 44 deals closed raising $14 billion in the first half of the year. IPO activity in Hong Kong—almost all from mainland China—is up 700 percent over 2024. Admittedly Hong Kong is … Continue reading Hong Kong Markets Are Booming
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