Monthly Archives: August 2025
China has halted car trade subsidies in several regions, while scrap renewal incentives continue unaffected
Written on August 15, 2025 at 4:00 am, by
China suspends some car trade subsidies; NEV incentives remain, boosting demand and promoting electric vehicle adoption.
China cautions foreign firms on rare earth stockpiling, threatening shortages and limiting material exports
Written on August 15, 2025 at 3:59 am, by
China warns Western firms of rare earth shortages amid export restrictions and strategic stockpiling measures.
In July, China’s new home prices decreased, despite eased purchasing restrictions to stimulate demand
Written on August 15, 2025 at 3:30 am, by
China’s home prices fell again in July as incentives struggled to revive the slowing property market.
External uncertainties pressurise China’s exports, leading to increased challenges for various firms
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China’s July retail sales and industrial output missed forecasts, highlighting economic growth challenges and export pressures.
In July, China’s factory output and retail sales growth fell short of predictions, revealing ongoing struggles
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China’s July factory output and retail sales slowed, missing forecasts, highlighting challenges from weak domestic demand.
China’s July economic indicators fell short of expectations, showing reduced retail sales and investment rates
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China’s July 2025 economic data missed forecasts, with weaker retail sales, industrial output, and rising unemployment.
The finance minister of Japan affirmed that the BOJ governs monetary policy and collaborates with the government
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Japan’s finance minister emphasizes BOJ’s independence in monetary policy amid U.S. calls for rate hikes.
The Japanese economy minister stated efforts continue to reach 2% inflation for growth stability
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Japan targets 2% inflation amid modest GDP growth; U.S. tariffs, China slowdown pose economic challenges.
In July, home prices in China declined further year-on-year and month-on-month according to reports
Written on August 15, 2025 at 2:00 am, by
China’s property market remains weak as new home prices fall 2.8% year-on-year despite slight improvement.
Attention in the crude oil markets centres on the imminent Alaska meeting concerning Ukraine’s ceasefire negotiations
Written on August 15, 2025 at 1:59 am, by
Crude oil markets await Trump-Putin Alaska meeting; potential Ukraine ceasefire could impact global oil supply.
