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Home » China Delivers Surprise GDP Boost Amid Tariff Storm—AUD/USD Edges Higher While Hang Seng Slips
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China Delivers Surprise GDP Boost Amid Tariff Storm—AUD/USD Edges Higher While Hang Seng Slips

By Hamza ShahApril 16, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read2 Views
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Date: April 16, 2025
Category: China Economy, AUD/USD Forecast, Market Reactions, Global Growth


📊 Key Insights:

  • China’s economy expanded by 5.4% YoY in Q1 2025, exceeding market expectations of 5.1%.
  • Retail sales jumped 5.9% in March, reinforcing a shift toward domestic consumption.
  • Unemployment dropped to 5.2%, suggesting labor market resilience.
  • AUD/USD gained modestly, while the Hang Seng Index remained under selling pressure.

🔎 China’s Growth Beats Forecasts Despite US Tariff Headwinds

China surprised markets on Tuesday with stronger-than-expected first-quarter economic growth, reporting a 5.4% annual expansion in GDP—surpassing the forecast of 5.1%. The upbeat numbers come in the face of intensifying US-China tariff battles, with Washington raising duties on Chinese imports to 145%, prompting Beijing’s retaliatory 125% tariffs on US goods.

This data suggests Beijing’s recent stimulus efforts are beginning to show results, helping cushion the blow from deteriorating trade relations and global demand concerns.


💡 Domestic Demand, Retail & Jobs Show Strength

Alongside GDP, other March data reinforced China’s economic resilience:

  • Retail Sales: +5.9% YoY (vs. 4.0% in Jan-Feb), a sign that consumer activity is gaining traction.
  • Unemployment Rate: Fell to 5.2% from 5.4% in February, signaling labor market recovery.
  • Industrial Production: +7.7% YoY, possibly boosted by front-loaded exports ahead of tariff deadlines.

These indicators reflect that China’s internal economy is holding steady, even as global trade uncertainty lingers.


💱 Market Reaction: AUD/USD Lifts, Hang Seng Slips

The Australian Dollar (AUD), often used as a proxy for Chinese economic sentiment, edged higher following the data. AUD/USD touched $0.6357, recovering from early session lows and posting a 0.17% gain by mid-morning in Asia.

Meanwhile, the Hang Seng Index initially attempted a rebound but ultimately dipped 1.72% to 21,098, as traders weighed upbeat data against broader trade war risks.


🧭 What Lies Ahead: Stimulus vs. Tariff Fallout

While the Q1 results are promising, analysts remain cautious.

  • Morgan Stanley revised its 2025 China GDP forecast to 4.2%, citing long-term trade risks.
  • UBS expects growth to slow further to 3.4% if tariffs remain in place throughout the year.

With both the US and China digging into hardened trade positions, investors should brace for volatility. Upcoming announcements around fiscal stimulus, central bank policies, and geopolitical negotiations will be key drivers for the yuan, AUD/USD, and Asian equity markets.


📌 Bottom Line

China’s latest economic report provides short-term relief, but trade tensions continue to cast a long shadow. For forex traders, AUD/USD remains sensitive to China’s performance, while equity traders may see continued choppiness across Asian markets. Stay tuned to DailyForex.pk for daily updates, market analysis, and trading insights.

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