CHINA+ DATA WRAP 12 May 2026: Japan's household spending slows

In one line: People curbed spending in response to fuel price hikes in March

CN Datanote: Exports, China, March

In one line: China trade surplus hit by soft exports and hi-tech driven imports

PM Datanote: Wages, Japan, February

In one line: Japan’s solid wage growth beats expectations, supporting an April’s BoJ hike.

PM Datanote: RatingDog Services PMI, China, March

In one line: China’s RatingDog services PMI cools on payback effect, wither employment softening

CN Datanote: CPI, China, March

In one line: China CPI: Post LNY decline less pronounced as energy contribution rises 

CN Datanote: PPI, China, March

In one line: China ends 41-month of PPI deflation as war-driven energy spike lifts prices

CN Datanote: PPI, China, April

In one line: China’s PPI jumps on energy shock as war-driven reflation accelerates

CN Datanote: CPI, China, April

In one line: China’s CPI surprises to the upside as energy inflation accelerates in April

CN Datanote: Exports, China, April

In one line: China trade surplus rebounds as tech demand outweighs war-driven energy shock

CN Datanote: Foreign Reserves, China, April

In one line: China’s reverse jump in reserves reflects changes in market risk appetite

CN Datanote: RatingDog Services PMI, China, April

In one line: China’s RatingDog services PMI lifted by domestic demand on new product launches and innovation

CHINA+ DATA WRAP 1 May 2026: Tokyo inflation subdued; Korea exports surging

In one line: Tokyo inflation subdued thanks to expanded childcare subsidies;
Korean exports buoyed by robust chip sales

CHINA+ DATA WRAP 30 April 2026: Manufacturing sector resilient to energy shock

In one line: China's manufacturing sector holds up well in April; Services slows after the holiday boost; Construction PMI drop is puzzling

1 May 2026 China+ Monitor China's April manufacturing PMIs hint at front-loading by exporters

• China’s manufacturing PMIs held up well in April, despite the disruption from the war in the Middle East.
• This resilience should continue in the near term, though exports are likely to slow as global demand fades.
• The weak construction PMI likely reflects bad weather; the infrastructure investment rebound should continue.

PM Datanote:Industrial Profits, China, March

In one line: Hi-tech and energy-related upstream sectors drive Chinese industrial profit growth higher in Q1

PM Datanote: National CPI, Japan, March

In one line: Japan National CPI firms on core goods and fading energy drag; BoJ likely to delay hike next week.

PM Datanote: Flash PMIs, Japan, April

In one line: Japan manufacturing boosted by precautionary front-loading amid supply shocks while services slow

PM Datanote: Exports, Japan, March

In one line: Japan exports rebound in March on post-LNY China demand; BoJ hike likely delayed to June after media leak

PM Datanote: Loan Prime Rates, China, April

In one line: China’s LPR steady in April amid NIM pressure

CHINA+ DATA WRAP 28 April 2026: BoJ on hold

In one line: BoJ on hold, but Governor Ueda's lack of clear policy signalling leaves JPY exposed