China Stats bureau says China, US should continue talks towards removing tariffs

Author: Eamonn Sheridan

Stats Bureau spokesman getting his moment in the spotlight with the release of the 'activity data' earlier.

Comments now:
  • economic operations showed positive changes in November 
  • China's economy remains resilient but faces rising external uncertainties
  • China able to achieve full-year growth target
  • Phase one trade deal helps to improve market expectations
  •  China and US should continue trade talks towards removing tariffs


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Mon 16 Dec 2019 02:26:33 GMT

GBP is showing a decent gain for the opening session of the forex week

From earlier levels () cable is up around 1.3380 as I update here - there is no fresh news about for it. The recent development of note is the election result - a majority Conservative government that will make progress toward Brexit much smoother than it has been. If you missed the election …. ummmm. where ya been?

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Mon 16 Dec 2019 02:26:33 GMT
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From earlier levels () cable is up around 1.3380 as I update here - there is no fresh news about for it. The recent development of note is the election result - a majority Conservative government that will make progress toward Brexit much smoother than it has been. If you missed the election …. ummmm. where ya been?
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Mon 16 Dec 2019 02:00:47 GMT

China November Industrial Production 6.2% y/y (vs. expected 5.0%)

Trade dispute impacts and sifter domestic demand had been weighing on IP, but a solid beat in these figures.  November Industrial Production 6.2% y/y 

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China November Industrial Production 6.2% y/y (vs. expected 5.0%)

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Mon 16 Dec 2019 02:00:47 GMT
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Trade dispute impacts and sifter domestic demand had been weighing on IP, but a solid beat in these figures.  November Industrial Production 6.2% y/y 
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Mon 16 Dec 2019 02:00:32 GMT

China November Retail Sales 8.0% y/y (vs. expected 7.6%)

Activity data from China for Nov. includes retail sales results: 8.0% y/y for a good sized beat -  expected 7.6%, prior was 7.2% Retail Sales YTD 8.0% y/y

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China November Retail Sales 8.0% y/y (vs. expected 7.6%)

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Mon 16 Dec 2019 02:00:32 GMT
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Activity data from China for Nov. includes retail sales results: 8.0% y/y for a good sized beat -  expected 7.6%, prior was 7.2% Retail Sales YTD 8.0% y/y
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Mon 16 Dec 2019 02:00:12 GMT

China Fixed Assets investment (excluding rural) YTD 5.2% y/y (expected 5.2%)

The other activity data for the month, for industrial production and retail sales, are on separate posts.  Private sector fixed-asset investment +4.5% in the Jan - Nov period (11 months)

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China Fixed Assets investment (excluding rural) YTD 5.2% y/y (expected 5.2%)

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Mon 16 Dec 2019 02:00:12 GMT
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The other activity data for the month, for industrial production and retail sales, are on separate posts.  Private sector fixed-asset investment +4.5% in the Jan - Nov period (11 months)
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More on China to lower its GDP target band next year

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More on China to lower its GDP target band next year

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Mon 16 Dec 2019 01:59:06 GMT
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Last week came the hints that the growth target next year will be around 6% (from 6 to 6.5% for this year). Further hints today, with news wires citing unnmaed sources:
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Mon 16 Dec 2019 01:49:45 GMT

PBOC injects 300 bn yuan via 1 year MLF loans

A People's Bank of China Medium term Lending Facility injection of funds - 300 bn yuan -  1 year maturity - 3.25% (was 3.25% previously) There is a 286 bn yuan maturity today so the net injection is 14 bn yuan

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PBOC injects 300 bn yuan via 1 year MLF loans

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Mon 16 Dec 2019 01:49:45 GMT
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A People's Bank of China Medium term Lending Facility injection of funds - 300 bn yuan -  1 year maturity - 3.25% (was 3.25% previously) There is a 286 bn yuan maturity today so the net injection is 14 bn yuan
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Mon 16 Dec 2019 01:30:53 GMT

China house prices for November - new home prices +7.1% y/y (prior +7.8%)

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China house prices for November - new home prices +7.1% y/y (prior +7.8%)

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Mon 16 Dec 2019 01:30:53 GMT
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Activity data is due at 0200GMT - see below for expected and priors For this data release - All China new house prices for November +7.1% y/y  - prior +7.8% Up 0.3% m/m
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Mon 16 Dec 2019 01:15:51 GMT

PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 6.9915 (vs. yesterday at 7.0156)

People's Bank of China taking the mid rate under the 7 big figure - strongest setting for CNY since early August. No open market operations conducted as yet - may well be hinting at some other operation to come today.

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PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 6.9915 (vs. yesterday at 7.0156)

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Mon 16 Dec 2019 01:15:51 GMT
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People's Bank of China taking the mid rate under the 7 big figure - strongest setting for CNY since early August. No open market operations conducted as yet - may well be hinting at some other operation to come today.
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Mon 16 Dec 2019 01:14:18 GMT

FX option expiries for Monday December 16 at the 10am NY cut

EUR/USD has some rather large expiries at the outer ends of the ranges below  USD/JPY  GBP/USD  AUD/USD  USD/CAD  NZD/USD  EUR/GBP

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FX option expiries for Monday December 16 at the 10am NY cut

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Mon 16 Dec 2019 01:14:18 GMT
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Japan preliminary PMIs for December - manufacturing down on the month (services up)

Flash PMIs for the month - Manufacturing 48.8 vs. prior 48.9 (December is the 8th consecutive month in contraction) - Services 50.6 vs. prior 50.3 - Composite 49.8 prior 49.8

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Japan preliminary PMIs for December - manufacturing down on the month (services up)

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Mon 16 Dec 2019 00:41:51 GMT
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Mon 16 Dec 2019 00:25:35 GMT

Australian finance minister says there is no need for more fiscal stimulus

Fin min Cormann speaking, rejecting the need for the government to do more on the fiscal front. - says the Australian economy is being impacted by global slow down

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Australian finance minister says there is no need for more fiscal stimulus

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Mon 16 Dec 2019 00:25:35 GMT
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BOJ Tankan follow-up out now - firms' inflation expectations down slightly

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BOJ Tankan follow-up out now - firms' inflation expectations down slightly

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Sun 15 Dec 2019 23:55:10 GMT
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Another GDP forecast downgrade - now from New Zealand

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Via , the new Zealand  Institute of Economic Research, their latest survey of economists. NZIER - Consensus Forecasts, December 2019 GDP growth outlook revised down slightly 
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More on China cutting tariffs on some US goods

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Sun 15 Dec 2019 22:17:00 GMT
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Sun 15 Dec 2019 22:03:58 GMT

Australia CBA / Markit preliminary PMIs for December are all down on the previous month

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Australia CBA / Markit preliminary PMIs for December are all down on the previous month

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Sun 15 Dec 2019 22:03:58 GMT
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The final's for these will follow in a couple of weeks, but the flash readings are not looking promising.  - Manufacturing has come in at 49.4 in December, from the prior 49.9 From the report, the 'key finding':
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Trade ideas thread - Monday 16 December 2019

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Sun 15 Dec 2019 21:32:14 GMT

New Zealand services PMI for November: 53.3 (prior 55.4)

This is the BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index, it does not tend to be a kiwi $ mover upon release.  ForexLive

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New Zealand services PMI for November: 53.3 (prior 55.4)

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Turkey - Erdogan threatens to shut down American Incirlik Airbase

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Here is what’s on the economic calendar in Asia today - China activity data the focus

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Here is what’s on the economic calendar in Asia today - China activity data the focus

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Sun 15 Dec 2019 21:10:55 GMT
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Sun 15 Dec 2019 20:35:19 GMT

Brexit - Japan wants an instant & complete removal of auto tariffs in trade deal with the UK

The Japanese press (Nikkei) with the piece, 'instnat' in the case referring to 2021. Yes, really. Japan and the UK are speaking on trade, targeting targeting a new agreement beginning Jan 2021.

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Brexit - Japan wants an instant & complete removal of auto tariffs in trade deal with the UK

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The Japanese press (Nikkei) with the piece, 'instnat' in the case referring to 2021. Yes, really. Japan and the UK are speaking on trade, targeting targeting a new agreement beginning Jan 2021.
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