China escalated its trade dispute with the United States on Tuesday by imposing a series of targeted measures against U.S. companies, including Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL), PVH Corp (NYSE:PVH), and major farm equipment manufacturers. The move came minutes after Washington’s new tariffs on Chinese goods took effect, further intensifying tensions between the …
Read More »China Retaliates with Tariffs and Trade Restrictions as U.S. Duties Take Effect
China swiftly responded to new U.S. tariffs, escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies, even as President Donald Trump temporarily spared Canada and Mexico. Key Developments: U.S. Tariffs Take Effect: A 10% tariff on all Chinese imports to the U.S. started at 12:01 a.m. ET Tuesday. Trump justified the …
Read More »China’s Q4 GDP Exceeds Expectations Amid Aggressive Stimulus Measures
China’s economy delivered stronger-than-expected growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, as a series of robust stimulus measures from Beijing began to yield results. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 5.4% year-on-year in the three months ending December, surpassing market expectations of 5% and sharply accelerating from 4.6% growth in …
Read More »China’s Export Growth Surges in December Amid Trump Presidency Concerns
China’s exports experienced significant growth in December, providing a much-needed boost to an economy still contending with a prolonged property downturn and subdued consumer confidence. The acceleration in export activity was largely driven by manufacturers expediting shipments overseas in anticipation of potential trade policy shifts under the incoming U.S. administration …
Read More »China’s Central Bank Halts Treasury Bond Purchases Amid Currency Concerns
China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), announced on Friday the suspension of its treasury bond purchase operations, causing yields to surge and fueling speculation that the move is an attempt to stabilize the weakening yuan. The PBOC attributed the decision to a shortage of bonds in the …
Read More »China Anticipates Record Travel During Lunar New Year Amid Economic Struggles
China is bracing for an unprecedented travel surge during the upcoming Lunar New Year, with authorities predicting a staggering 9 billion domestic trips during the 40-day Spring Festival period starting January 14. This forecast, despite the country’s sluggish economic recovery, reflects a deep cultural tradition of family reunions during the …
Read More »China Adjusts Yuan CFETS Basket Weighting in 2025, Reducing Dollar’s Influence
The China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS), overseen by the People’s Bank of China, announced significant adjustments to the yuan’s CFETS basket weighting effective January 1, 2025. These changes reflect a strategic shift in China’s foreign exchange policy, aiming to diversify the yuan’s value away from over-reliance on the U.S. …
Read More »How could bitcoin be impacted by China’s measures to shield Yuan?
Due to the persistent threat of a deflationary economic downturn and the concerns of the real estate market, foreign investors are seen withdrawing their cash from China, which has resulted in continued currency devaluation. The most recent steps Beijing has taken to address the problem pose a downside risk to …
Read More »Could Western Sanctions Harm US Dollar?
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has cautioned that the dollar’s hegemony in the world may be threatened by economic sanctions imposed on nations including Russia. According to her, there’s a chance that the dollar’s hegemony will be weakened over time if financial sanctions are tied to it. She did, however, …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, September 25
Metals retreated during the US session, with gold falling below $1,920 and moving closer to the $1,915 support region. At monthly highs, the US Dollar Index is just beyond the 106.00 range. On Tuesday, there are no economic events scheduled for the Asian or European sessions. The US will release …
Read More »