How will countries cope with recession (depression) and who will emerge from it
first. Some examples are set out below:
| Country | Created | Chinese
Year | Forecast |
| Canada |
1867 | Year of the Fire Rabbit | Intuitive,
affectionate and temperamental. After an awkward year in 2009 the year of
the Tiger (2010) will suit Canada well. This will be the first country to
emerge from the recession, and its progress will continue unabated in the Year
of the Hare (Rabbit) in 2011. |
| China | 1949
| Year of the Earth Ox | Slow but sure, purposeful
and determined, China will have an awkward time in the year of the Fire Tiger
(2010). It will continue to lose money in the Year of the Hare (Rabbit)
(2011) but it will be a slight improvement over 2010. |
| France | 1958
| Year of the Earth Dog | Idealistic, practical
and slightly neurotic. There will be little change in the year of the Tiger
(2010) from the events that characterised France in the year of the Ox.
But in the year of the Hare or Rabbit (2011) France will enjoy some luck with
new business ventures that will start to raise French hopes. |
| Germany | 1945
| Year of the Wood Cockerel | Industrious,
organised and enthusiastic. In the year of the Tiger (2010) despite the
downturn Germany's business a nd industry will adapt and develop well.
But high unemployment will lead to considerable political unrest - probably violent.
In the year of the Hare (Rabbit) (2011) there will be a sharp deterioration in
Germany's finances leading to calls for the abolition of the Euro. |
| Hong Kong | 1842 | Year
of the Water Tiger | Objective, receptive, business dealer.
After a tricky year in 2009 matters will improve in the Year of the Tiger, and
again in the Year of the Hare (Rabbit). But the Year of the Tiger will see
a sharp deterioration in Hong Kong's financial market, and conflict with Beijing. |
| Israel | 1948 | Year
of the Earth Rat | Innovative, progressive, wealth creator.
Israel will not be greatly affected by the economic downturn provided that in
2010 it avoids risky decisions. Indeed the Year of the Hare (Rabbit) in
2011 will be a comfortable period in Israel's economic history. |
| Japan | 1945 | Year
of the Wood Cockerel | Industrious, organised and enthusiastic.
In the year of the Tiger (2010) despite the downturn Japan's business and industry
will adapt and develop well. But high unemployment will lead to considerable
political unrest - probably violent, and defence expenditure will rise. |
| Russia | 1917 | Year
of the Fire Snake | Energetic, passionate, controlling and cruel.
Russia will face a tough time in the Year of the Tiger followed by a slight improvement
in the Year of the Hare (Rabbit) in 2011. But the country will face a sharp
deterioration in the Year of the Dragon, and a significant change of direction. |
| United Kingdom | 1660 | Year
of the Metal Rat | Stubborn, idealistic, creative and practical.
Within the context of the economic environment the Year of the Tiger will be neither
the best nor the worst year of the recession. There will be little change
in the Year of the Hare (Rabbit) (2011) but the econmy will improve markedly in
the Year of the Dragon (2012). |
| U.S.A | 1776
| Year of the Fire Monkey | Innovative, aggressive,
with business acumen. Despite the best efforts of its new President, the
USA will suffer from a very unpleasant year (2010) both militarily and economically.
Matters will slowly improve in the Year of the Hare (Rabbit) in 2011 - but the
improvement will be barely noticeable. Nor will the Year of the Dragon (2012)
make much difference. |
