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Markets and FinancePlenum Notes
December 15, 2025

Quick Take: Another Big Dip in November

A quick take on China's economic data from November.
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December 12, 2025

CEWC Less Dovish This Year

This year’s Central Economic Work Conference struck a notably more relaxed tone on growth.

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