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Capital Economics » China Economics
1d ago
China’s economy grew at a healthy pace in the first quarter of 2024. Our China Activity Proxy suggests this was on the back of strong external demand. While fiscal support should continue to keep the ..read more
Capital Economics » China Economics
1d ago
Our China Activity Proxy (CAP) suggests the economy saw a healthy expansion in March, driven by the continued strength of industry. While we think that fiscal support will keep fuelling the economy in ..read more
Capital Economics » China Economics
1d ago
The PBOC has clarified that its plans to start trading government bonds are aimed at managing interest rate risk, not conducting QE. This reinforces our sense that large-scale monetary easing remains ..read more
Capital Economics » China Economics
1w ago
The GDP breakdown suggests that the acceleration in growth last quarter was driven by the service sector, although the parts most dependent on consumer spending fared less well. And despite the recent ..read more
Capital Economics » China Economics
3w ago
China’s economy continued to recover in the first months of the new year. And we think fiscal support will keep supporting growth in the near-term. That said, the property sector remains a drag on the ..read more
Capital Economics » China Economics
3w ago
The PBOC’s scrapping of the regulatory minimum down payment for car loans may help boost vehicle demand in the short run. But it won’t be enough to prevent a further increase in car exports, so ..read more
Capital Economics » China Economics
1M ago
China’s economy has fared better recently and policy support is likely to remain a near-term prop to growth. But we remain less sanguine about the medium-term outlook ..read more
Capital Economics » China Economics
1M ago
Our China Activity Proxy (CAP) suggests that the economy has performed reasonably well over the last few months – better than much recent commentary would suggest. We expect activity growth to slow ..read more
Capital Economics » China Economics
1M ago
President Xi has taken some steps to reassure foreign firms, many of whom remain keen to invest in China. But his wider agenda conflicts with establishing a level playing field for foreign firms. And ..read more
Capital Economics » China Economics
1M ago
Chinese policymakers want firms to increase equipment investment by 25% over the coming four years. If achieved, that would provide a temporary boost to domestic demand and GDP growth. But the lasting ..read more