Tag Archives: China
More Defaults Coming From China’s Shadow Banking System
China has just settled a high-profile failure of one shadow-banking product and already another has emerged, with analysts expecting a wave of potential defaults ahead.
China’s Producer Prices Fall Again
China’s consumer inflation hugged a seven-month low in January and showed no signs of accelerating anytime soon, a consolation for the government which may need to loosen policy should economic growth founder.
China’s ‘Unbelievable’ Jan Trade Surprise Points To Hot Money
FACTORS: * Jan seasonally-adjusted exports +9.4% y/y vs +3.3% Dec
Upcoming Chinese Trade Data May Disappoint
China’s trade growth may have ground to a halt in January, fueling further concerns over the outlook for the world’s second largest economy.
Chinese Banks Face Competitions From Private Funds
China’s banking sector, already under the shadow of a credit crackdown and concerns over bad debt, may face a new headwind with the country’s Internet players entering – and disrupting – the market.
Questions Raised over China’s Gold Consumption Data
A 500-tonne gap in China’s gold consumption data is fueling talk that the central bank took advantage of weak prices last year to bulk up its holdings of the precious metal.
Loan Defaulters Expected To Increase In China
China’s banking regulator ordered some of the nation’s smaller lenders to set aside more funds to avoid a cash shortfall, three people with knowledge of the matter said, signaling rising concern that defaults may climb.
China PBOC Sees More Interest Rate Volatility As Debt Surge
China’s money market is likely to see more interest rate volatility as financing activities consume ever-greater volumes of liquidity, the People’s Bank of China has warned.
FX Weekly Report
Is the yen ready for a new phase of weakness? The turmoil in emerging markets has led to Japanese yen appreciation especially given its perceived safe haven status.
FX Daily
Focus continues to be on emerging markets. Large parts of Asia are closed today due to the Chinese New Year public holiday.
Looking Ahead in Asia
Political strife in Thailand, economic data out of Indonesia and a central bank meeting in Australia should take the spotlight in Asia this week.