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winterspeak — Evergrande — redux of what?

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I don't know much about Evergrande, but given the origin of this blog did want to share some speculation. First, their debt is denominated in dollars, so unlike Russia in 98, default may not be optional (Russia could have printed rubles if it wanted). CCP may have enough US$ to make good on Evergrande obligations, but whether they do so, and what they ask in return, is unclear. When put in the context of China's forex dollar holdings, Evergrande's obligations seem small.…Short and worth a read in full. (winterspeak's blog has been idle for 54 months until now if you are wondering about not seeing him linked to here.)winterspeakEvergrande -- redux of what?See alsoZero HedgeChina Steps In To Ensure Evergrande Funds Used To Complete Housing Project, Not Pay CreditorsTyler Durden

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I don't know much about Evergrande, but given the origin of this blog did want to share some speculation. First, their debt is denominated in dollars, so unlike Russia in 98, default may not be optional (Russia could have printed rubles if it wanted). CCP may have enough US$ to make good on Evergrande obligations, but whether they do so, and what they ask in return, is unclear. When put in the context of China's forex dollar holdings, Evergrande's obligations seem small.…
Short and worth a read in full. (winterspeak's blog has been idle for 54 months until now if you are wondering about not seeing him linked to here.)

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Evergrande -- redux of what?


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Mike Norman is an economist and veteran trader whose career has spanned over 30 years on Wall Street. He is a former member and trader on the CME, NYMEX, COMEX and NYFE and he managed money for one of the largest hedge funds and ran a prop trading desk for Credit Suisse.

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