Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia Edition Australia Shooting Latest, Previewing China Data
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Dec 15, 2025 Sian Fenner, Head of Business and Industry Economics at Westpac, shares her insights on the current economic climate in Asia. She discusses the weak activity in China, focusing on the need for more supportive policy and the implications for the property market. Fenner highlights the benefits of RMB depreciation for exporters, while cautioning about limited domestic demand. Additionally, she previews key upcoming U.S. economic data, interpreting mixed signals for the Federal Reserve's policy direction.
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Bondi Beach Tribute And Heroic Act
- A floral tribute and flags grew at Bondi Beach as locals came to pay respects after the Hanukkah attack.
- Paul Allen described heroism by Ahmed Al Ahmed who disarmed a gunman and was later hospitalized with gunshot wounds.
Attackers Weren't On Watch Lists
- Authorities said two attackers, a father and son, were not on security watch lists and one was a licensed firearms holder.
- Police found six legally owned guns accounted for and two active rudimentary IEDs later disarmed.
Japan Tankan Shows Strength
- Japan's large manufacturers Tankan rose to 15, matching forecasts and hitting a four-year high.
- Markets expect the Bank of Japan may hike by 25 basis points later in the week, though risks remain that they stand pat.