MNI China Daily Summary: Monday, January 20

MNI: EURZONE NOV CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTION 1.2% M/M

MNI: GERMANY DEC PRODUCER PRICES -0.1% M/M, 0.8% Y/Y

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MNI: EUROZONE NOV CONSTRUCTION OUTPUT +1.2% M/M, +1.4% Y/Y

MNI: GERMANY DEC PRODUCER PRICES +0.8% Y/Y

JAPAN DATA: Japan November Machine Orders +3.4% M/M

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SOUTH KOREA:  Country Wrap:  BOK Lowers Growth Outlook. 

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  • Bank of Korea says 2025 GDP growth is likely to be around 1.6-1.7%, lower than Nov. forecast of 1.9% on political risks and weakening sentiment, according to a central bank statement. (source: BBG).
  • South Korean government announced plans to provide export financing of 360t won this year to help boost exports amid uncertainties in the global trade environment with the start of Trump administration, finance ministry says in a statement. (source: BBG).
  • The KOSPI was the regional underperformer today down -0.12% as regional peers all had a positive day.
  • KRW: the currency was one of the best performers in the region up +0.575% ti 1,449.35.
  • Bonds: front end yields were lower today with the KTB 10YR 2.836% (+2bp).
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  • Bank of Korea says 2025 GDP growth is likely to be around 1.6-1.7%, lower than Nov. forecast of 1.9% on political risks and weakening sentiment, according to a central bank statement. (source: BBG).
  • South Korean government announced plans to provide export financing of 360t won this year to help boost exports amid uncertainties in the global trade environment with the start of Trump administration, finance ministry says in a statement. (source: BBG).
  • The KOSPI was the regional underperformer today down -0.12% as regional peers all had a positive day.
  • KRW: the currency was one of the best performers in the region up +0.575% ti 1,449.35.
  • Bonds: front end yields were lower today with the KTB 10YR 2.836% (+2bp).