China New Loans For December 1,170.0B Vs. 1,400.0B Est.; 1,090.0B Prior
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China's new loans for December amounted to 1,170.0 billion, falling short of the estimated 1,400.0 billion and slightly higher than the previous 1,090.0 billion.
January 12, 2024 | 10:23 am
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The iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) may be impacted by China's lower-than-expected new loan figures, indicating a potential slowdown in economic activity.
The lower-than-expected loan figures suggest a potential cooling of China's economic growth, which could lead to reduced investor confidence in Chinese markets. As FXI tracks large-cap Chinese stocks, its performance is closely tied to the health of China's economy. The news may lead to a negative short-term impact on FXI as investors reassess the growth prospects of the Chinese market.
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