Matthews Asia Analysis Of Market Events In China

The first week of the New Year saw a precipitous drop in China’s stock markets, triggering a “circuit breaker” to halt trading. with repercussions in markets around the globe. Matthews Asia experts share their perspectives 011 this event in the context of the overall health of China’s economy.

by Matthews Asia

David Dali, Client Portfolio Strategist

Andy Rothman, Investment Strategist

Teresa Kong, CFA, Portfolio Manager

Andrew Mattock, CFA, Portfolio Manager

Matthews Asia Analysis Of Market Events In China

Q: What do you think were the causes behind the recent sharp drops in China’s stock market, and What does this volatility say about the Chinese economy?

Andy Rothman: I think volatility in the Remninbi/US. dollar exchange rate was the key driver of retail investor anxiety in China, compounded...