China Sees Unexpected Industrial-Led Growth Surge
China Sees Unexpected Industrial-Led Growth Surge China reported higher-than-expected economic growth in the first quarter, with a 5.3% increase in GDP, surpassing previous quarters and expectations. However, this growth was mostly seen in the initial months, as evidenced by a slump in retail sales and a slowdown in industrial output in March, signaling potential difficulties […]
Chinese Investments in Australia Fall to AUD 1.34 Billion, Down 36% – Study
Chinese Investments in Australia Fall to AUD 1.34 Billion, Down 36% – Study In 2023, Chinese investment in Australia witnessed a significant decrease, plunging 36% to AU$1.34 billion from AU$2.1 billion in the previous year. This downturn is highlighted in the recent “Demystifying Chinese Investment in Australia (April 2024)” report by KPMG Australia and The […]
Xi’s Ambiguous Remarks Suggest PBOC Moving Toward Fed’s Model
Xi’s Ambiguous Remarks Suggest PBOC Moving Toward Fed’s Model In a recently publicized speech, Chinese President Xi Jinping hinted at a potential shift in the nation’s monetary policy, suggesting the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) might start trading government bonds to manage market liquidity. This move aligns with strategies used by major central banks like […]
Experts Assert China’s Ability to Mitigate Debt Challenges
Experts Assert China’s Ability to Mitigate Debt Challenges China is on track to effectively manage its hidden local government debt within four to five years, a move not expected to disrupt the nation’s economic recovery or spark systemic financial risks, according to a source close to the issue. This statement comes in response to Moody’s […]
Japanese Yen Gives Up Early Gains; USD/JPY Recovers from Recent Lows
Japanese Yen Gives Up Early Gains; USD/JPY Recovers from Recent Lows The Japanese Yen (JPY) recently faced challenges in sustaining its initial gains against the US Dollar (USD), reversing from a nearly three-month high achieved during Monday’s Asian trading session. The Yen’s inability to maintain its upward trajectory was influenced by the Bank of Japan’s […]
Asia Stocks Slide on US Rate Hike, China Economic Concerns
Asia Stocks Slide on US Rate Hike, China Economic Concerns The Asian stock markets are grappling with substantial declines driven by a combination of factors, including heightened concerns over a US interest rate hike and the precarious state of China’s economic prospects. The confluence of these factors has set the stage for a notable selling […]