China Expected to Add Stimulus, Moody's Analytics Says

The transcript discusses the impact of the trade war on China's economy, highlighting the need for further stimulus due to tariffs affecting exports and manufacturing. It examines PMI data, showing mixed results but indicating resilience in some sectors. The challenges faced by small and medium enterprises due to limited access to credit and the ongoing deleveraging campaign are also addressed. Finally, the timeline and expected economic impact of recent and upcoming tariffs are analyzed, with a focus on the potential downtrend in early 2020.

What is one of the main reasons China is expected to introduce more stimulus measures?

• To increase exports to the US

• To improve relations with Europe

• To counteract the effects of the trade war

• To reduce inflation

What is one of the measures China might take to support its economy amid the trade war?

• Increase exports to Europe

• Reduce interest rates

• Cut income taxes

• Increase tariffs on US goods

How is the performance of China's economy described in terms of manufacturing surveys?

• Private surveys are doing okay, but official surveys are struggling

• Both private and official surveys are in decline

• Private surveys are struggling while official surveys are doing well

• Both private and official surveys are performing well

What is a significant challenge for small and medium-sized enterprises in China?

• High labor costs

• Access to shadow financing

• Lack of technological innovation

• Access to international markets

When are the effects of the latest tariffs expected to be fully visible?

• By mid-2020

• Immediately after implementation

• By the end of 2019

• In early 2020