The upcoming economic indicators, including the Jibun Bank Services PMI and Tokyo’s core inflation rate, are crucial factors that could influence the Bank of Japan’s policy decisions on July 31. A higher-than-expected PMI in the services sector could potentially signal a recovery and justify a rate hike to strengthen the Japanese Yen. Similarly, an increase
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China’s decision to cut short and long-term rates by 10 basis points came as a surprise to many analysts. The move was unexpected, especially considering that the People’s Bank of China had previously been guiding bond yields higher. Ben Bennett, Head of Investment Strategy for Asia at LGIM in Hong Kong, emphasized the timing of
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China’s decision to lower key short-term policy rates and benchmark lending rates came as a surprise to many in the market. The move was a response to weaker-than-expected second-quarter economic data and the country’s struggle to combat deflation, a property crisis, surging debt, and weak consumer and business sentiment. Additionally, mounting trade tensions and concerns
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Recently, Nataxis Asia Pacific Chief Economist Alicia Garcia Herrero expressed disappointment in China’s industrial policies following the Third Plenum. She noted a lack of significant change in direction towards consumption-led growth or market forces. Economists are predicting an increase in the Chicago Fed National Activity Index from 0.18 in May to 0.30 in June. This
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