• The BoK keeps policy rate unchanged as inflation eases

Manufacturing Remains Soft Across Northeast Asia, as Korean Exports Fall
July Caixin PMI concurs with official PMI in indicating a fall in Chinese manufacturing activity
Japanese manufacturing activity continues to fall  
Korean PMI offers a probably deceptive glimmer of hope in new export orders
Korean exports extend their trend decline in July, facing weakness in all key markets 

Stubbornly Elevated Inflation is Unlikely to Budge the BoJ
Korea exports extend a hefty decline

Chinese exports fall faster than expected, though auto exports bucked the downtrend
The BoK keeps policy settings on hold for another month

Northeast Asian PMIs Point to Dim Manufacturing Activity, While Korean Exports Decline
Caixin manufacturing PMI points to slowing growth in demand and supply
Dismal Japanese final PMI contrasts with apparent improvement in Q2 Tankan survey
Korean PMI indicates slowing economic growth and dissipating inflationary pressure
Korean exports continue their trend decline, despite moderation in the headline figure