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Plenum NotesU.S.-China
July 9, 2025

Another Round of Tariff Bluffs?

Trump has threatened more tariff hikes by 1 August, but markets believe it is another case of TACO.
Markets and FinancePlenum Notes
July 7, 2025

Uncovering New Patterns in China’s BOP

China’s current account surplus rose to a record high in Q1.

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July 2, 2025 in Markets and Finance, Plenum Notes, U.S.-China

Demand for Chip Tools Strong But Waning

China continued to consolidate its position as a key market for chipmaking equipment in 2024, but the outlook for 2025 is less optimistic.
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The USD/CNH Has More Room to Fall

The RMB has risen modestly against the USD in recent weeks due to the USD’s renewed weakness, but it still lags other currencies.
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Huawei Is Back, But It Looks Different

Huawei’s total revenue is nearly back to its peak, but its consumer business revenue has been slower to recover.
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