Bloomberg Daybreak Asia: China Market Struggles, Indonesia Elections
Feb 15, 2024
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Jing Liu of HSBC discusses Asia Markets. Danny Lee talks about Ford's push into affordable EVs. Haslinda Amin breaks down the stakes in Indonesia's presidential election.
China's holiday hotel sales surge, driven by pent-up demand and a new spending trend.
China's deflation driven by food and commodity prices, but pork prices are expected to turn to inflation in the second half of the year.
Deep dives
Positive outlook for holiday spending in China
The podcast discusses the surge in holiday hotel sales in China, indicating a strong holiday spending record high. This optimism is driven by pent-up demand and a new spending trend of people going back home for the holiday first and then traveling. Overall, there is a positive sentiment among Chinese people towards government support for the economy and the equity market.
Deflation concerns in China
The podcast highlights that China is currently experiencing deflation, specifically driven by food and commodity prices. However, experts expect pork prices, a major contributor to deflation, to turn to inflation in the second half of the year. The key factor for the economy is the improvement in consumer confidence and domestic demand.
Rise of Chinese electric vehicle threat
The podcast explores the growing threat of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers in the global market. Chinese EV brands, such as BYD, are looking at Mexico as a way to access the US market through the USMCA trade agreement. The Chinese EV makers have a price advantage over US brands and are seen as more advanced in terms of technology and innovation, creating concerns for traditional auto manufacturers.
Jing Liu, Chief Economist, Greater China at HSBC joins the program to discuss Asia Markets.
Danny Lee, Bloomberg Asia Transport reporter sits down to talk about Ford's push into affordable EVs, as China's BYD becomes the worlds largest electric automaker.
Haslinda Amin, Bloomberg Chief south east Asia correspondent and anchor for Bloomberg Markets Asia, breaks down the stakes in Indonesia's presidential election.