Perspectives
Ideas to inform, guide, and inspire.
At VLM Group, we believe that informed decisions lead to stronger outcomes. This page is where we share ideas, perspectives, and commentary to help you think more clearly about finance, business, and long-term planning. Whether you're looking to understand market trends, explore financial concepts, or gain perspective on decision making, our articles are here to support you.
China’s Gold Buying Surge
China is buying gold at a record pace, with the central bank extending its longest buying streak in years while households and businesses turn to the metal as an alternative store of value.
China Holds Lending Rates Steady as Stronger Growth Gives Policymakers More Time
China left its benchmark lending rates unchanged for an eleventh straight month, signaling that policymakers see little urgency to ease further
U.S. Payrolls Rise 130,000 in January, Beating Forecasts
U.S. job growth started 2026 on a stronger-than-expected note, easing concerns that the labor market was losing momentum too quickly.
China’s Record Trade Surplus Widens as U.S.-Bound Exports Keep Sliding
China closed the year with a record trade surplus after a stronger-than-expected jump in December exports
China Pushes Ahead with Massive Tibetan Dam Project Despite Risks
China has begun construction on a 1.2 trillion-yuan (167 billion US dollars) hydropower project in Tibet, one of the largest infrastructure undertakings in the country's history.
Netflix Delivers Strong Second-Quarter Results with 16 Percent Revenue Growth
Netflix reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter of 2025, as revenue rose by nearly 16 percent compared to the same period last year