Slight acceleration in the American CPI, downward revision of the ECB's growth forecasts, political uncertainty in Korea… What to remember from the news this week.
Investors were waiting for signs of easing from Chinese policymakers. At the end of September, Chinese authorities began to communicate in this direction, thus leading to a rebound in Chinese stocks, which then moved within a narrow range. Last week, Chinese policymakers made clear that they are positioning themselves for growth and are prepared to undertake significant easing, amid growing uncertainty in US trade policy.
At the annual central economic conference, it was decided that the priority for 2025 would be to boost consumption and improve investment returns, by increasing fiscal spending and strengthening monetary easing. The government is committed to strengthening the equipment renewal and consumer goods recovery program for households and to stabilizing the real estate and stock markets, while continuing to invest in national strategic projects.
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