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Below is a list of our China+ Publications for the last 6 months. If you are looking for reports older than 6 months please email info@pantheonmacro.com, or contact your account rep

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Duncan Wrigley

5 February 2024 China+ Monitor Korea trade en route to a healthy recovery on strong WDA growth

  • Korean export grow th remains resilient on a WDA basis, driven by surging microchip exports.
  • Shipments to the US are still seeing strong growth, while Chinese demand is recovering.
  • The recovery in Korean exports is expected to continue and hinges on the semiconductor upturn.

Duncan WrigleyChina+

China+ Datanote: Caixin Manufacturing PMI, China, January

Caixin index lifted by capital goods output and intermediate product exports 

Duncan WrigleyChina+

CHINA+ WRAP: Caixin PMI still relatively strong; Korean manufacturers buoyed by new product launches, high-end chip exports

Caixin PMI still relatively strong

Korean manufacturers buoyed by new product launches, high-end chip exports

Japan PMI still weak

Duncan WrigleyChina+

2 February 2024 China+ Monitor Caixin manufacturing index still outperforming official gauge

  • China’s January Caixin manufacturing PMI is still outperforming the official index.
  • Rising investment goods output probably anticipates stimulus effects after the Lunar New Year holiday.
  • The Caixin services PMI should see a holiday bump, despite consumer caution over costly purchases.

Duncan WrigleyChina+

China+ Datanote: Official Manufacturing PMI, China, January

Manufacturing production steams ahead of new orders, as firms restock in anticipation of higher sales

Duncan WrigleyChina+

CHINA+ DATA WRAP 31 JANUARY 2024: official PMIs indicate restocking

Official manufacturing PMI indicates restocking
Holiday effect provides modest lift to services activity

Duncan WrigleyChina+

1 February 2024 China+ Monitor Restocking cycle indicates measured optimism over demand outlook

  • China’s January official manufacturing PMI points to an encouraging restocking cycle...
  • ...Rising output and inventory readings suggest firms expect stimulus to boost domestic demand.
  • Targeted funds for property support are arriving, but the recovery will still be protracted.

Duncan WrigleyChina+

China+ Datanote: RRR Cut, China, January

The PBOC's RRR cut is to facilitate fiscal stimulus as the main tool for growth support; Governor hints at LPR cut

Duncan WrigleyChina+

29 January 2024 China+ Monitor BoJ to be unmoved by Friday's lower-than-expected inflation print

  • Tokyo CPI declined sharply to a 22-month low in January, driven by softer food and services inflation.
  • Core inflation excluding fresh food and energy fell to an elevated 3.1%; signs of sustainable price growth.
  • The BoJ is likely to end negative interest rates in April, even if the fundamentals are not ready.

Duncan WrigleyChina+

January 2024 - China+ Chartbook

  • - CHINA WILL STAY THE COURSE, DESPITE SLOWING GROWTH
  • - BOJ IS LASER-FOCUSED ON WAGE NEGOTIATIONS
  • - KOREAN EXPORTS SHOULD BENEFIT FROM CHIP UPCYCLE

Duncan WrigleyChina+

25 January 2024 China+ Monitor China's RRR cut is about accommodating fiscal stimulus

  • The PBoC yesterday announced an RRR cut; we see this as mainly to facilitate government-bond issuance.
  • Governor Pan said RRR adjustments would drive down the LPR; a Q1 cut still seems likely.
  • The big picture: China is relying on fiscal support to prop up growth, 2024 is likely to see token rate cuts.

Duncan WrigleyChina+

24 January 2024 China+ Monitor BoJ stands fast again; Governor Ueda trains spotlight on wage talks

  • The BoJ maintained its easy policy settings yesterday, while raising hopes for a change...
  • ...Governor Ueda sees more chance of attaining the price target, given events in the spring wage talks.
  • Q2 seems the most likely timing for negative rates to end, even if unwarranted by fundamentals.

Duncan WrigleyChina+

China+ Datanote: BoJ Policy Decision, Japan, January

The BoJ keeps policy steady; Governor Ueda confirms focus on the spring wage round

Duncan WrigleyChina+

CHINA+ DATA WRAP 23 JANUARY 2024: The BoJ keeps policy steady

The BoJ keeps policy steady; Governor Ueda confirms focus on the spring wage round

Duncan WrigleyChina+

23 January 2024 China+ Monitor Korean exports' rising trend hits a bump in the road

  • Korean 20-day exports fell in January, defying our expectation for a continued rise.
  • But this is likely a blip; exports to the US slowed sharply, despite still-strong consumption there.
  • A surge in AI-related chip demand is likely to drive a gradual recovery in Korean exports this year.

Duncan WrigleyChina+

China+ Datanote: 20-Day Exports, Korea, January

Korean exports are stuttering, hit by slowing shipments to the US

Duncan WrigleyChina+

CHINA+ DATA WRAP 22 JANUARY 2024: Korean exports stutter

Korean exports stutter in January; China's LPR is kept on hold

Duncan WrigleyChina+

China+ Datanote: National CPI, Japan, December

Japanese inflation continues slowing trend; the BoJ should stay put next week

Duncan WrigleyChina+

CHINA+ DATA WRAP 19 JANUARY 2024: Japanese inflation slowed in December

Japanese inflation continues slowing trend; the BoJ should stay put

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