China Signals Economic Concerns with Cautious Monetary Easing
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China is shifting its monetary policy to a 'moderately loose' stance, marking the biggest change in 14 years, as it braces for potential economic challenges from a trade war with the US under Donald Trump. The move signals Beijing's concern over sluggish domestic demand and a festering property crisis. Economists expect further rate cuts and liquidity measures from the People's Bank of China to support growth, while the government aims to boost consumer demand and stabilize the economy without inflating bubbles. The situation is complicated by deflationary pressures and geopolitical tensions.
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