Really, a few boat loads of soybeans ain't gonna fix everything? Really?

(sarcasm)

Moody's says negative outlook for Asia-Pacific (APAC) sovereigns in 2020

  • slowing growth to be exacerbated in 2020 by US-China trade tensions, despite phase one trade deal
  • investment will be constrained, amplifying fiscal vulnerabilities, liquidity risks and demographic challenges for APAC sovereigns in 2020
  • forecasts GDP growth of 4.0% in 2019-21 on average across (APAC)

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If you are just back from holidays, the US and China are scheduled to sign the phase one trade deal on January 15.