Jim Cramer Doesn't Think China Can Deflate With Its 'Guns And Butter' Strategy: 'Lousy Combination'
Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline
Jim Cramer, host of CNBC's Mad Money, expressed skepticism about China's ability to stimulate its economy while maintaining a 'guns and butter' strategy, referring to lavish spending on both defense and social programs. This comes as China's economy struggles to gain momentum following COVID-19 lockdowns, with consumer prices remaining unchanged and producer prices falling. The iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:MCHI) saw a slight increase in premarket trading.

July 31, 2023 | 12:15 pm
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The iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:MCHI) saw a slight increase in premarket trading amid concerns about China's economic strategy.
The ETF's slight increase in premarket trading suggests that investors are cautiously optimistic about China's economic prospects, despite concerns raised by Jim Cramer. However, the overall impact on the ETF's price is uncertain given the broader economic challenges facing China.
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