NAB’s Wellbeing Index rebounded solidly in the June quarter, after falling to its lowest point in the history of the survey. Pressures remain. But the effort required has eased.
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August 7, 2024
China Economic Update – 7 August 2024
More of the same: Third Plenum shows little appetite for needed reform in China
In mid-July, the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held its third plenary session (or Third Plenum) – a key policy meeting in each five year political cycle. Any hopes that China’s government may seek reforms to support the demand side of the economy were disappointed, with the announced proposals doubling down on supply side policies that risk further trade tensions with the United States and European Union.
For further details, please see the China Economic Update (7 August 2024)
