China Credit Spotlight: Top 150 Corporates; New Insights From Our Chief Economist; Ratings Impact of the Breakup of the Potash Accord - This Week In Credit Finance, August 23, 2013

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	August 23, 2013
Will A Slowing China Imperil Its Top Corporates? As part of our "China Credit Spotlight" series, we explore the performance of China’s top 150 corporates. Discover how Chinese companies may confront higher leverage and tighter profit margins in a lower growth environment.
Storm In The Potash Industry Uralkali’s recent decision to end its BPC joint-venture – the largest potash exporter in the world in 2012 – and announced high-volume strategy could signal a major industrywide shift toward lasting, increased competition and lower prices. Still, many parts are at play, and it is too early to ascertain the outcome.
Insights From Our Chief Economist Find the latest thought leadership from Paul Sheard, our Chief Global Economist and Head of Global Economics and Research, including his recent commentary addressing the new govenor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, and his new policy of "forward guidance."
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