China’s zero-Covid threatens economy

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China’s Caixin Services PMI confirmed a loss of economic momentum in August. Zero-Covid measures are tightening again, and no significant easing is likely in the next two months. The PBoC is fighting to defend the renminbi, which further limits its ability to help the economy.

Pantheon Macroeconomics with the note:

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Zero-Covid is Weighing on Chinese Growth Once Again

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.