China November Imports Unexpectedly Fall

The video discusses the economic performance in terms of exports and imports, highlighting a significant miss in export growth expectations at 4.7% compared to the anticipated 8%. Imports also fell by 6.7%, contrary to the expected gain. Despite these misses, the trade balance was larger than expected. The video also covers the decline in the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) and a recent rate cut by the Central Bank, indicating efforts to stimulate a slowing economy.

What was the trade balance figure that came in bigger than expected?

What was the PMI reading that indicated a month low?