China's 'Tepid' Growth Expected in Second Half: StanChart's Shen

The video discusses the expected economic growth in China, highlighting the role of stimulus plans to maintain growth within the target range. It examines the potential impact of the trade war on the Chinese yuan and the likelihood of policy measures to defend its value. The discussion also covers the behavior of Chinese and U.S. equity markets amidst trade tensions and the possibility of further policy easing by the PBOC to support the economy.

What is expected to be the main theme in the second half of the year according to the first section?

• Increased unemployment

• Rising inflation

• Declining exports

• Epic growth

What is the expected impact of the planned fiscal stimulus on economic growth?

• It will cause hyperinflation

• It will have no impact

• It will maintain growth within the target range

• It will decrease growth

Why might China choose to defend the yuan's value against depreciation?

• To attract foreign investment

• To avoid negative impacts on domestic markets

• To increase exports

• To reduce inflation

What has been the behavior of the Shanghai Composite in response to trade tensions?

• It has increased by 5%

• It has remained stable

• It has decreased by 2.3%

• It has decreased by 10%

What role does the People's Bank of China play in response to trade tensions?

• Selling foreign reserves

• Reducing market interest rates

• Increasing taxes

• Increasing interest rates