Companies that rely on the Chinese market may suffer if China continues raising rates.

Implicitly, ... 'I can keep raising rates, and most homeowners won't suffer.'

Investors have started selling real estate stocks on speculation higher interest rates in Japan will hurt their earnings as borrowing costs trim their future profit.

The GDP figure was within our estimates and there was no surprise there. That lack of surprise may have prompted profit- taking.

Ten years ago the gap between Chinese companies and multinationals was huge. Now everyone in China is aware of how important an MBA education is, and we're quickly filling that space.

Foreign companies will have to observe Chinese laws and regulations if they want to do business in China.