The PMIs suggest that China’s economy lost some momentum in January, despite tailwinds from recent policy easing. We think the slowdown at the start of the year will probably prove temporary, as fiscal stimulus should support economic growth in the near-term, with deficit spending likely to be front-loaded at the start of 2025. But the disappointing PMI data underscores the difficulty policymakers face in achieving a sustained recovery in growth.
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