China+ Publications
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- November data show China’s consumption demand stagnating as winter closes in.
- The headline jump in industrial output is misleading, driven by utilities and base effects.
- A sharp fall in existing-home prices likely indicates a supply surge as investors offload proper ties.
Duncan WrigleyChina+
Japanese manufacturing activity weakens but services activity rises
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China's economy treads water in November; steeper existing home price fall points to market clearing
Japanese manufacturing activity weakens but services rise
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- China’s November financing data indicate weak credit demand outside government-bond issuance.
- Home demand is stronger than the headlines suggest, but the supply overhang is bigger too.
- The PBoC is likely to talk up inflationary expectations and provide more assertive liquidity support.
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- The December Central Economic Work Conference confirmed China’s priority is restructuring.
- China should turn to fiscal policy to expand domestic demand, but don’t expect mega-stimulus.
- Regulators are likely to support a broader group of property developers, but no quick fix.
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- China’s ebbing money growth is a symptom of soggy credit demand
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Japan's headline Tankan index improves, but outlook worsens
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- The December Politburo meeting statement struck a more confident tone on China’s economy.
- Headline core inflation sank in November, due to food and energy prices, but core inflation was steady.
- November’s producer prices fell m/m for the first time in four months, indicative of excess supply.
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Worsening decline in producer prices is symptomatic of excess supply, amid weak demand at home and abroad
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Core inflation indicates steady if sluggish demand, despite worsening headline figure
Worsening decline in producer prices is symptomatic of excess supply
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Japan's revised Q3 GDP reveals weak private consumption demand
Nominal wage growth picked up in October
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- Japan’s Q3 GDP growth was revise d down, largely due to a lower estimate for private consumption.
- Service exports surprisingly fell over the quarter, suggesting foreign tourism spending has peaked.
- Wage growth improved in October, partly thanks to bonuses; the BoJ is tracking the spring wage talks.
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- China’s FX reserve jump reflects reduced capital outflow pressure, as the dollar weakens and U.S. yields fall
Kelvin Lam (Senior China+ Economist)China+
China's exports have bottomed out but are set for a weak recovery
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- November trade data show Chine se exports have flattened out in recent months.
- Key commodity import volumes continue to grow, except crude oil, which abruptly fell in November.
- Foreign reserves rose sharply in November, thanks to valuation effects and a larger trade surplus.
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- China’s services PMIs diverged in November, but this is probably a blip in a cooling trend this year.
- The graduate jobs market is likely still weak, if slightly better than last year.
- Consumer confidence has waned since the initial reopening surge in Q1.
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Tokyo core inflation excluding fresh food is nearing the BoJ target rate
Japan's services PMI indicates slowing growth
China’s Caixin services PMI ticked up
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- Tokyo consumer inflation fell 0.6pp to 2.6% year- over-year in November...
- ...And core inflation excluding fresh food dipped to 2.3%, close to the BoJ’s 2% target.
- The downward revision to Japan’s final services PMI indicates slowing growth, despite robust tourism.
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Korean trade is weaker than the headline export growth figure suggests
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The erratic Caixin PMI is more optimistic than the official gauge
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