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ANZ Bank thinks China’s recently announced stimulus package is large enough and well targeted enough to support solid growth.

The Chinese economy is slowing and while there are some positives and the government is doing what it can to provide a boost Standard Chartered doesn’t expect any quick turnaround.

Sure, the Chinese government pouring money into its economy is good news for Australian resources, but will it keep GDP growth above 8%?

It’s been coming for months, so not much of a surprise. However, now it’s official: China’s GDP growth rate has started to slow.

Standard Chartered sees increasing signs the global economic crisis is impacting on growth in Hong Kong.

Danske Bank provides the bad news on the Japanese economy.

There’s no doubt the Chinese economy is slowing, but there are significant questions to be answered before a dim view can be taken.

Standard Chartered has downgraded its outlook on the Chinese Yuan to Neutral as policy changes mean further significant strengthening is less likely, for now.

The recent falls in the oil price are presenting policy makers in China a good opportunity to address the issue of fuel subsidies.

China’s inflation fell below expectations in August and may result in easing policies that could flow through to the rest of the world.