China trade data for September coming out now - check out the import numbers - MUCH higher than expected.

Which is usually indicative of a strengthening domestic economy.

China trade balance: CNY 254.7bn

  • expected CNY 419.5bn, prior was CNY 416.6bn

Exports +8.7%y/y

  • expected +10.5%, prior was +11.6%

Imports 11.6% y/y

  • expected +1.0%, prior was -0.5%

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And in USD terms

China trade balance: 37bn USD

  • expected $ 60bn, prior was $58.9bn

Exports +9.9%

  • expected +10.0%, prior +9.5%

Imports +13.2%

  • expected +0.4%, prior was -2.1%