Issuer:HSBC Global Research Group

Language:English

27 Pages

The inflation trend in Asia is well established, with the only uncertainty to be the policy response adopted by Asian countries. China is at the cross roads.The nation faces an extremely difficult and unpredictable economic environment this year. All signals show the tentative signs that China is entering into an episode similar to 1996. Consequently, rate hikes are not expected to be ruled out after the Olympic games.