Breaking Down China's May Industrial Output, Retail Sales Data

The video tutorial discusses various economic indicators, including IP address, retail sales, and CPI inflation. It highlights concerns about retail sales being weaker than expected and examines trade data, noting strong imports driven by rising commodity prices, particularly oil. The tutorial also explores fixed asset investment trends, considering the impact of financial conditions and PBOC's policies on investment growth.

What was the consensus expectation for the IP address number, and how did the actual figure compare?

• Consensus was 6.5, actual was 6.8

• Consensus was 7.0, actual was 6.8

• Consensus was 6.8, actual was 7.0

• Consensus was 7.2, actual was 7.0

How did retail sales perform compared to expectations, and what was the CPI inflation rate at the time?

• Retail sales were stronger than expected; CPI was 2.0

• Retail sales were weaker than expected; CPI was 2.5

• Retail sales were weaker than expected; CPI was 1.7

• Retail sales met expectations; CPI was 1.5

What factor primarily contributed to the strong import data?

• Increased consumer demand

• Rising commodity prices

• Government incentives

• Improved manufacturing output

What was the expected growth rate for fixed asset investment, and what was the actual rate?

• Expected 7.0%, actual 6.1%

• Expected 6.5%, actual 6.1%

• Expected 6.1%, actual 7.0%

• Expected 7.5%, actual 7.0%

What measures have been taken to address the slowdown in fixed asset investment growth?

• Introducing new taxes

• Reducing reserve requirement ratio

• Increasing interest rates

• Cutting government spending