26 Jul 2013
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.
Key quotes
“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.”
Key quotes
“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.”