China Economic Update: August 2020
Mixed signals – some risks from China’s incomplete recovery.
The latest Chinese economic data showed that its economy recovered in Q2, however the results were highly mixed – with a range of sectors still struggling. The uneven recovery has the potential to build on existing issues within the economy, which could have economic and social ramifications in the longer term.
For further details, please see the China Economic Update – August 2020.
About the Author
Gerard has over a decade of experience as a professional economist, currently specialising in international economic research. He is responsible for monitoring and forecasting trends in emerging Asian economies, with a particular emphasis on China. He is also a member of the bank’s commodities research team, focusing on trends in iron ore and coal markets.
Gerard joined NAB in 2005, and previously focused on risk analysis across a range of industry sectors in Australia and abroad. He had particular expertise in areas such as Mining, Manufacturing, Healthcare and Retail, including the development of research into online retail sales. Prior to joining NAB, he was an economist with the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics, focusing on commodities and energy research.
He holds Bachelors degrees in Economics (with Honours) and Commerce from the Australian National University.
