Official Chinese statistics showing a lower headline inflation number as well as slowing fixed-asset investment (FAI), industrial output and retail sales figures reaffirm the case for a further easing of liquidity policy. We think that two, perhaps three, cuts in the bank required reserve ratios (CC Feb 23 Macro View) are likely in 1H12, as well as further fiscal stimulus measures to drive consumer spending.
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11 Sep 2014