Has the adjustment time for China’s economy arrived?
The adjustment is serious and is a reaction to the eruption of China’s triple bubble: credit, real estate and stock markets.
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Yuan to fall further, but not so rapidly
Some experts explain what to expect from CNY in the months ahead.
Retreat in all markets
China’s unexpected decision to devaluate its currency triggers uncertainty in the markets.
China move on yuan could fuel exchange rate volatility
China’s move to weaken its currency by a record 1.9% comes in the wake of poor trade data
Markets relieved by China PMI
Caixin China services PMI rose to 53.8, a 11-month high, in July (well above the 50-mark separating contraction from growth and up from June’s 51.8), giving a respite to market watchers concerned by the recent weak manufacturing data.
PBOC shows it is concerned about Chinese stock market
BEIJING | July 2, 2015 | By Xu Gao via Caixin | Moves by the Chinese central bank (PBOC) indicate that it is paying close attention to margin trading and the commitment that banks have made to the bourse.
PBoC delivered asymmetric rate cuts, what’s next?
By Jian Chang (Barclays) | The PBoC announced after the market close on Friday it was lowering the benchmark interest rates, effective 22 November 2014. The cut will be asymmetric, with the 1y lending rate down by 40bp to 5.6% and the 1y deposit rate down by 25bp to 2.75% (Figures 1 and 2). Meanwhile, the central bank further advanced its interest rate liberalization agenda. Banks can offer deposit rates at 20% above the benchmark rate, up from 10% currently (the upward flexibility was first introduced in June 2012, also along with a 25bp cut in the deposit rate). The bank also removed the benchmark guidance for the 5y savings rate.