Next Week In China

The coming week will bring several major data releases for China markets following the National Day holiday, including September inflation and trade figures.

The coming week will be relatively light in terms of data releases for China markets. Monday, 28 September, is a public and market holiday in Taiwan, while markets in Hong Kong and mainland China will be closed for National Day on 1 October.

The coming week will be relatively light in terms of data releases. Friday, 25 September, is a public and market holiday in mainland China and Taiwan for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

August economic activity data are in focus next week in China, with retail sales and fixed asset investment numbers likely to underline the continued divergence between resilient services demand and weak momentum for goods and investments.

This upcoming week will have the spotlight on August inflation and financing data. The key question is if improving upstream prices and seasonal credit demand can point to early signs of stabilisation despite underlying momentum remaining soft.

The first week of September will be relatively quiet in terms of major economic data releases. Attention will centre on the August manufacturing PMI, which we expect to remain subdued, and on whether improving input prices can provide early signs of stabilisation in industrial pricing.

Policy attention will focus on the legislative session of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, which will be held in Beijing from 25 to 28 August.

Major data releases for China markets this week will centre on July activity indicators and August interest rates.

Major data releases for China markets will focus on financial indicators next week, with July credit and TSF figures among the key data points to watch.

Major data releases for China markets will pick up as August begins, with prices and trade figures among key indicators to watch.