Global Data Watch: Asia: Stimulus Delayed, Growth Deferred in China
Report Coverage
- Broker
- JPMorgan
- Region
- Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, ASEAN, Australia, New Zealand, India, Taiwan, Hong Kong)
- Sector
- Semiconductors, Finance & Macro, Real Estate
- Report Type
- Market Report
- Primary Focus
- China macro slowdown and fiscal stimulus outlook
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Report Summary
China’s economic activity softened further in May 2026, with housing slump persisting, fiscal delivery weakening, and domestic demand remaining subdued. JPMorgan revised down 2Q GDP growth to 3.3% q/q saar but upgraded 2H growth on expectations of stronger exports, easing energy pressures, and delayed fiscal stimulus. The report also covers BoJ’s 25bp rate hike to 1%, ASEAN central bank decisions (BI and BSP both hiking 25bp), and resilient Korean export volumes amid improving terms of trade.
Key Takeaways
- China’s 2Q26 GDP growth revised down to 3.3% q/q saar due to weak domestic demand, falling fixed-asset investment (-10.7% yoy in May), and insufficient fiscal delivery
- 2H growth upgraded to 3.5% in 3Q and 3.7% in 4Q on resilient exports, global tech upcycle, and delayed fiscal stimulus room
- Housing market shows K-shaped recovery: tier-1 cities stabilize while lower-tier cities remain in prolonged downturn with real estate FAI at -24.3% yoy
- Bank of Japan raised policy rate 25bp to 1% and halted acceleration of QT reductions from April 2027, signaling continued rate hikes ahead
- Bank Indonesia and BSP both hiked 25bp (to 5.75% and 4.75% respectively), with terminal rates forecast at 6.00% for both
- Korea’s 2Q export volumes more resilient than expected (+16.8% 3m/3m saar), with terms of trade continuing to improve on semiconductor-led tech price gains
Why This Report Matters
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of Asia-Pacific macroeconomic conditions at a critical juncture: China’s stimulus delay risks full-year growth targets, while diverging monetary policies across Japan, ASEAN, and Korea create complex cross-currents for regional investors.
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