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China Inflation Slows, Australia Trade Surplus Rises, Fed Cautious on Inflation

China's consumer price inflation fell to 0.1% in December, raising deflation worries, while Australia's trade surplus hit a 10-month high in November. The Fed expressed concern about the Trump administration's policies on inflation, and Hyundai announced a $16.65 billion investment in South Korea.

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What are the immediate economic implications of China's decelerating inflation and the potential for deflation?: China's consumer price inflation slowed to 0.1% year-on-year in December, raising deflation concerns. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, rose 0.4%, while food prices fell 0.6% month-on-month due to favorable weather.
How do Australia's trade surplus and weak retail sales reflect differing economic pressures, and what factors contribute to this divergence?: The slowdown in China's inflation, coupled with Australia's increased trade surplus driven by export growth exceeding import growth, highlights contrasting economic trends in Asia. Australia's retail sales growth underperformed expectations, suggesting weak domestic demand.
What are the long-term implications of the Fed's cautious approach to monetary policy, given global economic uncertainties and potential inflationary pressures?: Concerns over deflation in China and tepid consumer spending in Australia underscore the global economic uncertainties, while the Fed's cautious approach to monetary policy in response to potential inflationary impacts of the new administration shows widespread macroeconomic concerns. Hyundai's massive investment signals a potential counterbalance to these concerns through economic stimulus.

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