Daily FNArena News - International

The protectionist rumblings on Capitol Hill are gaining in pitch as China exceeds economist expectations and sets a new record trade surplus for June.

Some economic data suggest economic growth in China may well disappoint in the third quarter. This could send ripples through the international investment community.

Soaring food prices in China have caused the authorities to act. Chinese inflation could have significant implications for the global economy.

GaveKal Research suggests the weak yen is helping keep inflation in check but will eventually impact on industrial companies around the world.

China has relaxed its foreign investment rules once more, and ticked off the IMF. And there may be a rate rise this weekend.

Chinese investors have responded in line with expectations to the freshly raised stamp duty tax: they have pushed the Chinese market lower by more than 6% as at mid-session.

In a move to cool the stock market, China announced an increase to stamp duty at midnight last night. Will this be taken badly?

Most experts see little impact from China’s move to widen its currency trading band but Danske Bank suggests it gives an extra policy alternative leading into trade talks with the US.

The People’s Bank of China has lifted interest rates and tightened reserve requirements but the experts see the moves as having little impact on liquidity levels.

Chinese inflation remains in check despite strong economic growth but DBS Group suggests monetary policy is too loose given current asset prices so eventually it will spike higher.