Flash: Shakeup in China? – Investec

FXstreet.com (New York) - Recent disappointing Chinese flash PMI pointed towards a continuing slowdown, albeit still with growth at a far faster pace than in the Eurozone counterpart, notes Corporate Treasury Lee McDarby at Investec.

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“The Chinese Purchasing Manager Index data gave further indication that China’s growth may be moving to a more moderate path as the index fell to 47.7 compared to last month’s figure of 48.2.”

“Following the release China has unveiled a series of moves in an effort to stimulate growth indicating that the policymakers are concerned about the economic slowdown. The measures would act as a buffer against significant economic underperformance, however they do not correspond to a move away from policymakers desire to rebalance the economy.”

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