Will China Cut Interest Rates in 2015?

Will China Cut Interest Rates in 2015?

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The transcript discusses China's economic growth, highlighting a potential decrease to 7% or even 6.8% as predicted by UBS Wealth Management. Factors such as a shrinking working-age population and reduced foreign demand are affecting growth. Despite a rate cut by the People's Bank of China, monetary conditions remain tight due to falling inflation, suggesting further rate cuts in 2015.

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What are some factors contributing to the slowing growth of China's economy?

Increasing foreign demand

Shrinking working-age population

Rising inflation

Expanding industrial capacity

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What does the shrinking working-age population in China imply for its economic growth?

Stable economic growth

Higher foreign demand

Reduced capacity for growth

Increased industrial output

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What was the People's Bank of China's surprising action in November?

Banning foreign investments

Cutting interest rates

Increasing interest rates

Introducing new currency

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Why are China's monetary conditions still considered tight despite the rate cut?

Increasing foreign investments

Low real interest rates

High inflation rates

Falling inflation

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What is the expected action of the Central Bank in the first quarter of 2015?

Increase interest rates

Introduce new currency policies

Maintain current rates

Further rate cuts