China July PMIs, manufacturing 50.1.1 (expected 50.8) services 54.2 (expected 54.5)

China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) official survey PMIs for July Manufacturing  Non-manufacturing  Composite

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Uh-oh, now it looks like a China – US Mint war! China to issue gold, silver coins set

China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China,  will issue a set of commemorative coins on featuring the Forbidden City (Beijing’s former imperial palace).

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British Pound Forecast: GBP/USD May Fall Amid Renewed 'No Deal' Brexit Fears

The fundamental outlook for the British Pound looks relatively bleak amid renewed ‘no deal’ Brexit concerns and escalating UK-China tensions.

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China new home prices for June +0.6% m/m and +4.9% y/y

The data focus for China is on GDP and activity data, due at the top of the hour.  Earlier: Out of interest, Shenzen new hope oprices the highest gainer in…

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COVID-19 Update: We await Aussie data, China six new coronavirus, Moderna hopes revived

With US virus cases spiking and the death toll mounting, more on that here, Coronavirus Update: Texas hospitalizations mark daily record with 10,745 i

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Weekend Australian media – more China retaliation against Australia expected

A piece in a national newspaper in Oz over the weekend says to expect more tariffs imposed by China  Due to PM Morrison floating the idea of providing safe haven…

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When is China’s Caixin Manufacturing PMI and how could it affect the AUD/USD?

Having witnessed upbeat prints of China’s NBS Manufacturing PMI the previous day, AUD/USD traders eye June month Caixin Manufacturing PMI from the dra

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China data dump: Numbers beat expectation, giving risk appetite another lift

China has released the NBS Manufacturing PMI (Jun) and Non-Manufacturing PMI (Jun) as follows: CHINA JUNE OFFICIAL MANUFACTURING PMI AT 50.9 (REUTERS

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Dow Jones to Lead Asia's Rebound, Nikkei 225 Eyes Resistance

Wall Street equities had a decent rebound last night, setting an upbeat tone for Asia’s opening. Traders are eyeing a string of PMI readings from China for clues into Asia’s…

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China official PMIs for June: Manufacturing 50.9 (vs. expected 50.4), Services 54.4 (exp. 53.5)

China official PMIs for June Manufacturing 50.9 – expected 50.4, prior 50.6 Non-manufacturing 54.4  – expected 53.5, prior 53.6 Composite 54.2 – prior 53.4

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