Are China's Property Curbs Starting to Take Hold?

The video discusses the trends in new home prices across 70 cities, highlighting a slowdown in January. It examines the impact of new mortgage loans and predicts further slowdown due to policy controls. The broader economic implications are also explored, emphasizing the significance of the housing market on various sectors and China's GDP growth.

In January, how many cities saw a rise in new home prices?

• 60 cities

• 70 cities

• 45 cities

• 50 cities

What is expected to happen to home sales in the coming months according to the transcript?

• They will increase significantly.

• They will remain stable.

• They will slow down.

• They will fluctuate unpredictably.

Which sector is NOT mentioned as being affected by the property market?

• Steel

• Automobiles

• Textiles

• Cement

What is the main driver of demand for steel and cement in China?

• Property market

• Electronics manufacturing

• Automobile industry

• Export controls

What is the anticipated effect of policy controls on China's GDP growth in 2017?

• No effect on GDP growth

• Stabilization of GDP growth

• Lowering of GDP growth

• Increase in GDP growth