Oil demand is rising pretty fast in the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India And China).A slow down in the US does matter a lot to global oil consumption.

thats a great idea. you should try to get it off the ground. not sure how cheap containers are in Chicago. on the west coast we have a huge glut of containers because of the one-way shipping from China.

The other is that the huge consumption of gold for jewelry in India, China and the Middle-East is growing rapidly as their economies grow.

I wonder what % of people that live in China or India would be unable to answer a similar question about their country.

Seriously though awesome writeup, and totally agree, especially on a couple of points: too much QE by multiple parties is bad for everyone, and with England setting the European exit precedent a Europe debt crisis will most likely be the first global domino to fall (followed by Japan/China - China's will be epic - and finally the US) in the next global downturn. 

However, new job opportunities came up and we are now located in Shanghai, China! 

Recently there have been some pretty big global political events (brexit, Trump) and lots of potential unpredictable moves by Russia, china, Middle East that could send currencies or trade on wild swings.

China’s growth is slowing and its debt is unsustainable.Are we in another slow-motion meltdown?

China has the resources and can survive with 1 less partner.

It is a high-end shabby chic feeling with L'Occitane toiletries, Limoges china (from a great-aunt), nice linens, a Nespresso machine, etc.