Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – China’s Economic Growth Remains Robust Amid Strong Retail Sales — Steady growth offers support for President Xi Jinping’s mission to shore up financial stability, one of Beijing’s top goals along with reducing poverty and curbing pollution. The robust pace of expansion is a tailwind for the global economy which is seen maintaining its solid performance this year, providing needed support in the form of strong demand for China’s exports.
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China, India Extend Grace Periods for Mozambique Debt Repayments
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – China, India Extend Grace Periods for Mozambique Debt Repayments — The two countries agreed to the extensions in talks last year, Stelia Neta, deputy national director of the ministry, said in an emailed response to questions. In addition, China agreed to forgive $34 million of debt, she said.
Asia Stocks Rise as Earnings Eyed
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Asia Stocks Rise as Earnings Eyed – Equity markets in Japan and Australia eked out feeble gains in a muted start, while Hong Kong stocks pointed higher. Futures on the S&P 500 Index climbed. The S&P 500 Index gained to the highest in almost a month and erased its loss for the year as investors turned their focus to the earnings season after there was no immediate reprisal to the U.S.-led missile strike in Syria and trade concerns took a back seat.
Forex Intervention & Reserves
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Forex Intervention & Reserves — The third criteria used by the U.S. Treasury department is the only real reason why India has been included in the watch list of currency manipulators.