January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 After weeks of uncertainty, China has approved its first batch of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips for import, signalling a shift as Beijing balances surging AI demand with efforts to support domestic chipmakers, according to people familiar with the matter….
Chinese Yuan edged higher against Dollar today, pushing to a fresh 32-month high and drawing renewed attention to Beijing’s currency stance. The move comes amid growing speculation that Chinese authorities may be quietly signaling greater tolerance for a firmer Yuan. However, a broader look at currency markets suggests Yuan’s gains are far more a function…
Highlights The U.S. dollar is coming off a difficult year, but concerns that global investors are fleeing it in droves are overblown. The depreciation over the past year still leaves the dollar close to 2024 levels on a trade-weighted basis and in line with its long-term average against many major currencies. Looking ahead to 2026,…
The PBoC kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged, leaving the 1-year loan prime rate at 3.0% and the 5-year LPR at 3.5%. The decision was widely expected and reinforces the view that Beijing remains reluctant to deploy broad-based monetary easing despite slowing growth. The policy stance reflects a clear preference for targeted support over headline…
January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 China closed 2025 with 5% economic growth, meeting its official target. Strong exports helped offset weak domestic demand, despite higher tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Growth, however, lost momentum toward the end of the year, slowing to 4.5% in the December quarter,…
Canadian Highlights The housing data offered mixed signals this week. Housing starts came in above the recent trend, while existing home sales declined for the second straight month in December. Canada reached a trade deal with China, agreeing to admit up to 49k electric vehicles into the domestic market in exchange for a reduction on…
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China’s RatingDog PMI Services edged down from 52.1 to 52.0 in December, marking the lowest level in six months and extending the slowdown in growth momentum for a fourth consecutive month. According to Yao Yu, founder of RatingDog, the sector ended the year with a “modest growth, high expectations” profile. Survey responses showed an improvement…
Week in review The US stock markets started 2026 on a high note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rallying on the first trading day thanks to renewed investor confidence. Technology companies led the comeback, with giants like Nvidia and Broadcom posting strong gains after a few difficult days at the end of December. Although…
Chinese Yuan extended its advance into the opening day of 2026, climbing to its strongest level against Dollar since May 2023. Part of the rally appears to reflect a knee-jerk reaction to the basket adjustment. China’s foreign exchange trade platform said the CFETS basket will be updated in 2026 as part of its routine annual…