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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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Daily Monitor

16 November 2023 China+ Monitor China's Recovery Making Painfully Slow Progress

  • China’s domestic demand rose at a sluggish pace in October, while production grew faster.
  • Upticks in retail sales of autos and mobile phones are bright spots.
  • The PBoC injected RMB600B of MLF funds yesterday, enabling government-bond issuance.

Duncan WrigleyChina+

15 November 2023 China+ Monitor Chinese Export Growth: More Robust than You Think

  • China’s exports extended their downward trend inOctober, due to weak G7 and regional demand.
  • That said, real export demand for certain goods remains healthy, taking price effects into account.
  • The good news is that imports rose unexpectedly, likely on rising stimulus-related demand.

Kelvin Lam (Senior China+ Economist)China+

14 November 2023 China+ Monitor Government-Bond Issuance Holds Up China's Credit Demand

  • China’s credit expansion was lukewarm in October, apart from government-bond issuance.
  • The slump in net household long-term loans exaggerates the weakness in the residential market.
  • China is likely to rely on fiscal stimulus to stabilise growth, giving sentiment time to rebuild.

Duncan WrigleyChina+

9 November 2023 China+ Monitor Slowing Capital Outflows Ease Pressure on China's Foreign Reserves

  • China saw a smaller decline of $13.8B in its FX reserves, to $3,101B, in October...
  • ...Thanks to a less significant valuation effect and lower capital outflows via the Stock Connects.
  • We expect capital outflows to moderate in Q4 as fundamentals strengthen on stimulus measures.

Kelvin Lam (Senior China+ Economist)China+

8 November 2023 China+ Monitor China's Evolving Developer Support Policy Offers a Glimmer of Hope

  • Shenzhen’s backing for Vanke offers a possible blueprint for resolving Chinese developers’ issues...
  • ...But only a few private developers are truly similar to Vanke, leaving many firms in a grey area.
  • Japan’s wage growth picked up in October, mainly due to a downward revision of September’s data.

Duncan WrigleyChina+

3 November 2023 China+ Monitor China's Industrial Profits Improve Further Stoking Investment Demand

  • China's industrial profits posted a second straight month of growth in September.
  • Revenue is growing faster than costs, as demand and pricing power improve.
  • Industrial profits should continue to improve in Q4, due to a gradual rebound in domestic demand.

Kelvin Lam (Senior China+ Economist)China+

2 November 2023 China+ Monitor Chinese Manufacturing Hits a Soft Patch, as Export Orders Fall

  • China's October manufacturing PMIs were hit by falling export orders and output.
  • Input costs rose, on the lagged effect of the global energy and commodity price surge in September.
  • China's Financial Work conference Focused on real economy support and tackling hidden risks.

Duncan WrigleyChina+

1 November 2023 China+ Monitor The BoJ's Softened Policy Commitment Invites Speculation

  • The BoJ announced another change to make itsyield curve control policy more flexible yesterday.
  • The switch to a soft "reference" target, from a hard cap, is likely to lead investors to test the BoJ.
  • The Bank is likely to hold the line, just, until U.S. yields fall next year, relieving pressure on the JPY.

Duncan WrigleyChina+

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