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Asia markets mostly higher ahead of key U.S. inflation report, yen remained near 34-year lows
Asia markets mostly higher ahead of key U.S. Inflation report, yen remained near 34-year lows. Japanese yen steadied near 151 per dollar, recovering slightly after falling to fresh 34-years lows earlier this week. All three major Asian markets closed higher on Wednesday. Investors look ahead to the latest US PCE price index report on Friday.
Seeking Alpha · 2h ago
China's Economy Is Not In A Great Decline But A Great Transition
Home Market Outlook Economy Analysis China's Economy Is Not In A Great Decline But A Great Transition. China's economy has reached an important crossroads. Key factors behind China's growth miracle are losing steam. The country's economy is in a necessary transition rather than in any long-term decline.
Seeking Alpha · 21h ago
China: Industrial Profits Hit A 25-Month High Amid Signs Of Bottoming Out
China's industrial profits reached a 25-month high of 10.2% YoY YTD in the first two months of 2024. Industrial profits recovered to positive growth. More signs point to a recovery of industrials in 2024. If the recovery of manufacturing continues, it would contribute to reaching the 2024 growth target.
Seeking Alpha · 1d ago
Asia markets mixed as traders assess China, Australia economic data; yen hits 34-year low
Asia markets mixed as traders assess China, Australia economic data; yen hits 34-year low against the dollar. The yen hit a 34- years low against dollar on Wednesday. Investors look ahead to a raft of economic reports in Japan later this week. U.S. Stock futures rose on Wednesday in a likely technical rebound.
Seeking Alpha · 1d ago
China Industrial Profits swings to growth in Jan-Feb
China Industrial Profits swings to growth in Jan-Feb 2024. Profits earned by Chinese industrial firms increased by 10.2% year on year to CNY 914.06 billion in the first two months of the year. China's economic recovery gained steam at the start of 2024.
Seeking Alpha · 1d ago
Asia markets mixed taking cues from a weak lead on Wall Street ahead of the PCE index data
Asia markets mixed taking cues from a weak lead on Wall Street ahead of the PCE index data in the U.S. Japan -0.04%; China +0.14%. Markets now look ahead to a raft of economic reports in Japan later this week. Investors also cautiously awaited key reports in major economies for clues on the monetary policy path.
Seeking Alpha · 2d ago
How Does Global 'Friend-Shoring' Affect Chinese Manufacturers?
Deglobalization is changing the way companies manufacture products. US imports from China have declined but China's exports to the rest of the world have increased. Mexico and Vietnam have been big beneficiaries of changes to supply chains. But Chinese companies remain deeply involved in global manufacturing. Chinese companies comprise half of Apple's suppliers in Vietnam.
Seeking Alpha · 2d ago
Asia markets mixed after yen’s weakness raises fears of intervention from Japanese authorities
Asia markets mixed after yen’s weakness raises fears of intervention from Japanese authorities in currency markets. The Japanese yen steadied around 151.2 per dollar. China's offshore yuan appreciated past 7.25 per dollar, rebounding sharply from four-month lows. In the U.S. On Friday, all three major indexes closed mixed.
Seeking Alpha · 3d ago
Dynamics Down Under: Deciphering APAC's Economic Landscape
Home Market Outlook Economy Analysis Dynamics Down Under: Deciphering APAC's Economic Landscape. The Asia-Pacific region stands at a pivotal juncture. Wei Li, Global Chief Investment Strategist for BlackRock joined Oscar Pulido to discuss the intricacies of high inflation in the region.
Seeking Alpha · 5d ago
Our Thoughts On The Current Investability Of China
Manning & Napier says the case to invest in China as a Westerner has become less compelling. The Chinese economy has faced self-induced headwinds in recent years. The country's economy remains weak and consumers have shown a reluctance to increase spending. The company is reluctant to overweight Chinese equities despite attractive valuations.
Seeking Alpha · 6d ago
Asia markets mixed after yuan plunges 4-month low; Nikkei sets new high after inflation data
Asia markets mixed after yuan plunges 4-month low; Nikkei sets new high after inflation data. Japanese stocks scaled fresh all-time highs of above 41,000 on Friday. Offshore yuan falls past 7.25 per dollar as investors bet China will ease policy further to prop up economy.
Seeking Alpha · 6d ago
Asia markets advance after FOMC decision; Nikkei hits new all-time high
Seeking Alpha · 03/21 07:36
PBOC kept benchmark lending rates unchanged at the March fixing as expected
PBOC kept benchmark lending rates unchanged at the March fixing as expected in China. The 1-year loan prime rate remained at 3.45%, and the 5-year rate stood at 2.95%. The PBOC kept lending rates at record lows in its monthly fixing.
Seeking Alpha · 03/20 07:45
Asia markets mostly higher mirroring global sentiment ahead of Fed rate decision
Asia markets mostly higher mirroring global sentiment ahead of Fed rate decision. China sets 1 and 5 year LPR rates unchanged, as expected. In the U.S. On Tuesday, all three major indexes ended higher as investors braced for the latest Federal Reserve policy decision.
Seeking Alpha · 03/20 07:12
Asia-Pacific markets mixed as traders react to BOJ policy shift and RBA decision
Seeking Alpha · 03/19 06:32
Asia markets mostly advance ahead of key central bank meetings
Asia markets mostly advance ahead of key central bank meetings in the U.S. And China. Bank of Japan expected to hold interest rates steady on Tuesday. Investors cheered better-than-expected Chinese economic numbers. All three major Asian markets closed in the red on Friday. Investors await monetary policy decisions from major central banks this week.
Seeking Alpha · 03/18 06:56
China’s Jan-Feb retail sales rose 5.5%, industrial production up 7.0% exceeds forecasts
China’s Jan-Feb retail sales rose 5.5%, industrial production up 7.0% exceeds forecasts. China's retail sales increased by five.5% year-on-year in January–February 2024 combined. It was the 13th straight month of growth in retail trade.
Seeking Alpha · 03/18 06:04
PBOC Held Rates Steady In March
The People's Bank of China held the 1-year medium-term lending facility rate at 2.5% in March. The PBOC remains on a dovish tilt, but depreciation pressure on the RMB limits room for monetary easing in China. PBOC has pushed back more against RMB depreciation since the start of the year.
Seeking Alpha · 03/15 09:05
Clouds Clearing In The Land Of The Rising Sun
William Blair has been increasing exposure to Japanese equities across his international equity portfolios. Abenomics aims to turn the trillions of yen held in cash by households into equity investments. Japan's economy has been stagnant for decades. The country is experiencing inflation for the first time in decades.
Seeking Alpha · 03/15 07:10
Asian markets mostly fall mirroring weak global sentiment after hot U.S. inflation report
Asian markets mostly fall mirroring weak global sentiment after hot U.S. Inflation report. Japan's index hits lowest levels in a week. People's Bank of China keeps interest rate at 2.5%. February's new home prices in China fell the most in 13 months.
Seeking Alpha · 03/15 06:54
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