Next Week In China

Next week, significant data on China’s money supply and financing for February will be released. In addition, close attention should be paid to the Two Sessions as the outcome of these political meetings will serve as the main weather vane for the Chinese economy in the year ahead.

Next week, major price-related indices are scheduled for release in Mainland China. Since February is the first month after the Spring Festival break, it is crucial to observe how the economy recovers post-holiday season.

Next week will be another period with few major data releases for Mainland China. Aside from the Communiqué for 2024 that would summarize the country’s economic situation for the past year, the National Bureau of Statistics of China will publish industrial PMI data.

Next week, there are few data releases scheduled for mainland China, and these include the monthly MLF and LPR data.

After the Lunar New Year holiday, China returns to its scheduled releases for money supply and financing statistics, which will occur next week.

Next week, there are several major data releases that will complete the picture for China’s economic situation in 2024. Additionally, it will be the celebration of the Lunar New Year. The Mainland China market will be closed from 28 January until 4 February.

Next week will be relatively quiet regarding major economic data releases from China and its administrative regions.

The middle of the month is typically marked by a significant number of key data releases, representing a peak period for economic information. In the coming week, over 10 major reports are expected which would provide valuable insights into China’s economic situation at the end-2024.

We warmly welcome the new year for the financial markets as next week in China promises to be significant, with nine major data releases set to complete the economic picture for December.

There are only a few macroeconomic data releases scheduled over the holiday season that begins next week. The Hong Kong market will be closed for Christmas on Wednesday, 25 December up to 26 December, with afternoon trading on 24 December also ending early.