Michael Kern

China has set a 5% growth target, which is in line with market expectations following last week’s blowout PMI. While some may view the goal as conservative, it leaves room for upside growth surprises and bodes well for Chinese equities overall. However…

Despite months of rumors regarding a rebound in global oil demand, oil prices are decidedly range-bound at the moment as they await a major development to break through resistance.Chart of the Week- The US downstream landscape remains hamstrung by wide…