China Economy Still Faces Downward Pressures: Oxford Economics

The video discusses economic stability in China and South Korea, highlighting challenges such as US tariffs and the global tech cycle. It examines the US Federal Reserve's cautious approach to interest rates amid mixed economic indicators. The impact of oil prices on Southeast Asian central bank policies, particularly in the Philippines and Indonesia, is also analyzed.

What factors are contributing to the downward pressures on the Chinese economy despite the stimulus from authorities?

• Rising global oil prices

• Increased domestic consumption

• High tariffs from the US

• Strong industrial profits

What is one of the main reasons for the decline in South Korean exports?

• Strong domestic consumption

• Soft Chinese import demand

• Increased global demand for tech products

• Rising oil prices

What is the Federal Reserve's current stance on interest rates?

• Implementing quantitative easing

• Maintaining a wait-and-see approach

• Cutting rates significantly

• Aggressively raising rates

How are rising oil prices expected to impact emerging markets?

• They will have no impact

• They will boost economic growth

• They will put rate cuts at risk

• They will lead to increased exports

What is the expected action of the Philippines' central bank in response to current economic conditions?

• Increase interest rates

• Maintain current rates

• Implement two rate cuts

• Raise tariffs on imports