George Magnus

Research Associate:China

George Magnus is a research associate at Oxford University’s China Centre, and the author of "Red Flags: Why Xi’s China is in Jeopardy."

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Bloomberg Opinion

Yuan’s Slide Is Gold Standard Moment for China

The decision to let the currency weaken beyond 7 to the dollar echoes previous turning points of historic global significance.

August 6, 2019

August 6, 2019

OpinionGeorge Magnus

Yuan’s Slide Is Gold Standard Moment for China

The decision to let the currency weaken beyond 7 to the dollar echoes previous turning points of historic global significance.

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March 20, 2017

March 20, 2017

OpinionGeorge Magnus

U.K. Investors Have Too Much Faith in Their Government

The benign state of affairs in markets only works in a best-case outcome.

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February 9, 2017

February 9, 2017

OpinionGeorge Magnus

Trump's Trade Policies Only Make the Dollar Stronger

Expect another leg up for the greenback of 10 percent to 15 percent.

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January 10, 2017

January 10, 2017

OpinionGeorge Magnus

China's Currency Policies Need an Overhaul

It needs to shore up foreign-exchange reserves, which have shrunk by $1 trillion since 2014.

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