Zero Growth in China Is 2009 Black Swan Event: William Pesek Anyone who said a year ago that China’s economy was crisis-bound was dismissed out of hand. Today, skeptics have lots of company.

This Year Will Be Crazier Than 2008: William Pesek (Correct) The year 2009 began with a sigh of relief that a dismal 12 months had ended. For many Americans born after the 1920s, 2008 was a shoo-in for the least-favorite year.

Bernanke, Shirakawa Won’t Be Big Stars in 2009: William Pesek If only we listened to William Greider 20 years ago.

When $14 Trillion Hit Wall All Hell Broke Loose: William Pesek It’s been a milestone year for China and the U.S., and for very different reasons.

Suicide, Porn Not the Only Uses for Web in Tokyo: William Pesek If you’re looking for a bit of good news amid the gloom in corporate Japan, the failure of New City Residence Investment Corp. may be it.

Tax Treasuries to Avoid ‘Japan Disease’ in U.S.: William Pesek The four most dangerous words in economics are “this time it’s different.” Only, in Japan’s case, things actually are.

That 4% Gain Doesn’t Look So Bad After Madoff: William Pesek Indonesia has a scandal on its hands, and it involves gross domestic product.

Get Ready for ‘Toyota Shock’ With Dollar’s Slump: William Pesek First came the “Sony Shock.”

It’s Aso Versus Bush in the Big Debt Sweepstakes: William Pesek It’s not a legacy any Japanese or American leader wants: that of debtor in chief.

China Will Be Happy Geithner Isn’t a Goldman Guy: William Pesek “Why does Goldman Sachs run your government?”