China

Chinese Yuan nears equilibrium level

The stabilization of China’s FX reserve suggests less intervention from the central bank, says Yi Gang.

Chinese Yuan nears equilibrium level

The stabilization of China’s FX reserve suggests less intervention from the central bank, says Yi Gang.

China's June inflation sharply falls from 6.5% in July 2011

The 2.2% inflation helped offer bigger room for central bank actions.

China's big four up lending pace

This after central government gave the green light for certain investment projects, says OCBC Investment Research.

US believes Chinese Yuan remains undervalued

China’s efforts to address the problem, however, were recognized by US Treasury undersecretary Lael Brainard.

China property prices stabilize

Almost 36% of cities recorded positive month-on-month price changes of not more than 0.6%.

China labor market barely hurt by GDP dip

According to Nomura, job vacancies to applicants ratio fell to 1.05 in Q2 from 1.08 in Q1, but remained above the breakeven point of 1.0 for the seventh consecutive quarter.

China headed for long-term structural imbalance: Fitch

Renewed reliance on investment to support activity threatens to prolong the Chinese economy's structural imbalances.

China likely to tap private capital to build inter-city rail system

Construction was previously dominated by the Ministry of Railway.

Triple reserve requirement ratio cuts loom in China

China should brace itself for three slashes of 50bps each and another interest rate cut of 25bps in 2012.

Premier Wen Jiabao gets tax cut 'wish list' from firms

To further support China’s economic growth, level of policy fine-tuning will also be slightly increased.

China Q2 GDP drops by 1.9 percentage points YoY

But investment picked up by 23.2% in June, suggesting a stronger sector amid policy easing.

Chinese flocking to Australia for luxury and leisure

The shorter flights coupled with a wealth of luxury brands and casinos helped push it ahead of Europe as the top tourist destination.

China inflation hits 29-month low at 2.2%YoY

Thanks to the 3.8% slowdown in food prices.

Policy easing triggers surge in China's new RMB loans

RMB loans rising by 16% to RMB919.8 in June reinforces hopes of economic rebound in H2.

China 2Q12 GDP projected to register 7.9%

Growth momentum has been clearly decelerating in 2Q12, says DBS, as evidenced by dampening external demand and slower fixed asset investment growth.

China’s trade surplus now at US$31.7b

Imports in June slowed more than expected while exports remained steady.

China imports shrink to 6.3% in June

Exports dropped as well to 11.3%.